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Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 Plus vs Tecno Pova 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pova 2 X Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) 06Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Tecno Pova 2 (128GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 Plus X
6.9"
IPS

1080x2460

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)

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Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)} 6 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB) vs Pova 2 (128GB)} 15 Advantages Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs228 grams (7.98 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+441 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs389 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs2K UHD (2560x1440)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2460 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.9"38%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAhvs+7000 mAh119%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
ModelAquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Pova 2 (128GB)
Other model namesBq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB + 2GB RAM)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBqTecno
Release date7/28/20166/3/2021
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)78.8 x 173.3 millimeters (3.1 x 6.82 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2460 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI389 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered480nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro
2MP depth
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh7000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Dazzle Black, Polar Silver, Power Blue
• HIOS 7.6
• Silicone case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Bq Aquaris X5 Plus (16GB)Tecno Pova 2 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.253W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
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