Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 Plus vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/18/2018 9:38 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:47 PM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)

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!

9 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	408 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2240 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.1"22% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
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Model	Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Other model names	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB + 2GB RAM)	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte
Country or region available	(Europe)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Bq	Huawei
Release date	7/28/2016	4/1/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1200/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" 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 (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
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.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fingerprint sensor • LED notification • Sony IMX298 on camera • PDAF on camera • Dolby sound	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.253W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered