Side by side comparison and review of bq Aquaris X and Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A236B/DSN | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.5 mm | 165.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has greater height than bq Aquaris X. |
Width | 72.7 mm | 76.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has greater width than bq Aquaris X. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.4 mm | bq Aquaris X is narrower than bq Aquaris X. |
Weight | 153 g | 197 g | bq Aquaris X is lighter than bq Aquaris X. |
Body Colour | Midnight blue | White | Light blue | Black | |
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) | 1.251 W/kg (body), 1.492 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 | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | LTPS IPS | PLS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2408 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has better screen resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | 650 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16 million colors | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | Infinity V Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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Processor Number | MSM8953 PRO | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
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 | - |
MEMORY | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has more RAM than bq Aquaris X. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has more internal memory than bq Aquaris X. |
User Memory | 24 GB | 45.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has better camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has better lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | Portrait 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, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, video image stabilisation, Dual-tone Flash | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 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) | - | 123 degree(s) |
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) | - | Depth camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Samsung S5K4H8YX | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | bq Aquaris X has better front lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | 3-element | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Portrait mode | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Selfie Indicator | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A23 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. |
Talk Time | - | 2640 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 22 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 23 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 24 hrs Playback (audio): up to 157 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2640 min |
CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 3.1 | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 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 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
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 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, 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 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, 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 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 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 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | - |
FEATURES | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 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, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual noise reduction microphones, NXP Smart AMP technology, Wi-Fi Assist | - |
OTHERS | bq Aquaris X | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP52 | - |