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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Bq Aquaris X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris X2 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 10Points
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X2 (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!

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Aquaris X2 (32GB)} 12 Advantages Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (46GB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20.5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)6%
Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)12%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
311 PPIvs+427 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"vs+5.65"7%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-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
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3100 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

29 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
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ModelGalaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIMBQ Aquaris X2 3GB RAM + 32GB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Spain(Europe)
Spain, (Europe)
BrandSamsungBq
Release date3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/20216/1/2018
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Display typeTFT PLSLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.3" inches5.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)311 PPI427 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (46GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20.5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.29µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
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
• Glove Touch
• Colors: Carbon black, White sand gold
• Android One
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body)
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