Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) vs Bq Aquaris X (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs Bq Aquaris X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/16/2018 9:11 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 8:05 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris X X Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Bq Aquaris X (64GB) Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (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!

20 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels106% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+522 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+6.3"21% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP100% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3430 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP52 certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)19% Lighter
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP31% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Aquaris X (64GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch	BQ Aquaris X1 (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Google	Bq
Release date	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018	6/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Display type	P-OLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink	• Colors: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Bq Aquaris X (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.428W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)