Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark vs Bq Aquaris 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2018 12:41 AM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:30 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Bq Aquaris 3.5 Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark (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!

27 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+128GB (110GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)24% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+403 PPI144% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.99"71% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP16 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+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	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 20MP64 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)73% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

13 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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Model	Black Shark (128GB)	Aquaris 3.5
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM	BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Xiaomi	Bq
Release date	4/13/2018	9/9/2013
Depth	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)	60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	550nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB or 16GB microSD included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered