Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/7/2016 1:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:37 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XA Ultra X Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
+16GB (11GB available)34% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+367 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 21.5MP68% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Other model names	Bq Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition (16GB + 2GB RAM)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra F3216 Dual-Sim, Sony Ukulele DS
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Bq	Sony
Release date	11/1/2015	7/24/2016
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 144.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.69 in)	79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
System version	CyanogenMod 12.1	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5352x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
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: Black • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Sony IMX214 on main camera • Dolby sound	• Colors: White, Black, Lime Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera • Tela BRAVIA engine 2 • Clear Audio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.491W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)