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Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) vs Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Bq Aquaris X2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris X2 Pro X Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) 23Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X
5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)

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!

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W) vs Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)} 4 Advantages Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels83%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+568 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs427 PPI
+5.8"3%
Larger screen
vs5.65"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.8" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
(back) 12.2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+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
3000 mAhvs+3100 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X
64GB (51GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
ModelGalaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Other model namesBell/Rogers Galaxy S8 G950W (Snapdragon), Samsung DreamBQ Aquaris X2 Pro 4GB RAM + 64GB
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
Spain(Europe)
Spain, (Europe)
BrandSamsungBq
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20176/1/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.8" inches5.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI427 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
64GB (51GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/50 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.29µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby326 hours (13.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Midnight Black, Glaze White, Deep Silver
• Android One
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Aluminum frame
• 3D glass back panel
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)Bq Aquaris X2 Pro (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body)
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