Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X2 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.65"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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8 Advantages 
13 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| 1080x2160 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| (front) 8MP |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Model | Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Pixel 3a XL (G020B) |
| Other model names | BQ Aquaris X2 3GB RAM + 32GB | Google Pixel 3a XL G020B |
| Country or region available |   Spain, (Europe) |    (Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore |
| Brand | Bq | |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
| Depth | 8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | OLED |
| Screen size | 5.65" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 427 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Dragontrail Glass |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (20.5GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/75 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20) | LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.29µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Carbon black, White sand gold • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D curved glass screen • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | • Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |