Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X2 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 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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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)
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29 Common items in both devices |
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
1080x2160 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Model | Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Xperia XZ2 (H8296) |
Other model names | BQ Aquaris X2 3GB RAM + 32GB | Sony Xperia XZ2 6GB RAM H8296 Dual-sim, Sony PF22 |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() Spain, (Europe) | ![]() ![]() ![]() China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | Bq | Sony |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 4/5/2018 |
Depth | 8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) |
Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.65" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 427 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (20.5GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20) | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5056x3792 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 | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.29µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
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, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 3180 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
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: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body) | feature not registered |