Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Bq Aquaris X Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2018 3:02 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X Pro X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	vs	19 Advantages Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)16% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+424 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.2"11% Larger screen
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/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1860 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
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	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 12MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA	BQ Aquaris X1 Pro (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Bq
Release date	9/1/2014	6/1/2017
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 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
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (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	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
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.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support	• Colors: Carbon black, Glaze White • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.4W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)	0.298W/kg (head), 1.78W/kg (body)