Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10) vs Bq Aquaris X (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Bq Aquaris X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/22/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X X Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Bq Aquaris X (32GB) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X (32GB)

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!

8 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	vs	11 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
LTPS LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Aquaris X (32GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 8 Premium edition Dual-Sim FRD-AL10 4GB RAM	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Huawei	Bq
Release date	7/1/2016	6/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	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/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast 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
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min	• Colors: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB AL10)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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)