Detailed comparison and review of bq Aquaris X and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.5 mm | 160.6 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has greater height than bq Aquaris X. |
Width | 72.7 mm | 73.2 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has greater width than bq Aquaris X. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is narrower than bq Aquaris X. |
Weight | 153 g | 173 g | bq Aquaris X is lighter than bq Aquaris X. |
Body Colour | Midnight blue | Mirror grey | Bahama blue | |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
IP rating | IP52 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.36 W/kg (body), 0.428 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | LTPS IPS | Fluid Amoled | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.43" | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better screen resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 409 ppi | bq Aquaris X has better pixel density than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | 650 cd/m² | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, sRGB support, AI colour enhancement | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8953 PRO | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has higher clock speed than bq Aquaris X. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | bq Aquaris X has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | Mali G68 MC4 |
MEMORY | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has more RAM than bq Aquaris X. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has more internal memory than bq Aquaris X. |
User Memory | 24 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.79 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | 6-element | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.7 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, face retouch | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode | |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, video image stabilisation, Dual-tone Flash | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), DualView, AI Scene Enhancement, 4-in-1 to 1.4μm pixel, AI hightlight video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 119 degree(s) | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better front camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Samsung S5K4H8YX | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | bq Aquaris X has better front lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 3-element | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | HDR, face retouch | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Selfie Indicator | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), AI hightlight video |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | 4500 mAh | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has larger battery capacity than bq Aquaris X. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | bq Aquaris X has fast charging technology. |
CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | OxygenOS (based on Android 11) | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, AWB, ALAC, MID, WMA STD, DTS M8 | WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, RAW, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, SBC, Vorbis, apt-X HD, GSM, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, MP4V, 3GPP, AV1 | |
Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | - |
FEATURES | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, sensor core | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual noise reduction microphones, NXP Smart AMP technology, Wi-Fi Assist | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Super linear speaker |
OTHERS | bq Aquaris X | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), SuperVOOC 65W power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP52 | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |