In depth comparison and review of bq Aquaris X and Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch slider | |
| Height | 146.5 mm | 157.89 mm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has greater height than bq Aquaris X. |
| Width | 72.7 mm | 74.69 mm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has greater width than bq Aquaris X. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.46 mm | bq Aquaris X is narrower than bq Aquaris X. |
| Weight | 153 g | 225 g | bq Aquaris X is lighter than bq Aquaris X. |
| Body Colour | Midnight blue | Sapphire blue | Onyx 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) | 1.577 W/kg (body), 1.557 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 | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Single-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | LTPS IPS | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.39" | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better screen resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 403 ppi | bq Aquaris X has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 650 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² | bq Aquaris X has better display brightness than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 60000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunlight mode | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8953 PRO | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has higher clock speed than bq Aquaris X. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
| MEMORY | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more RAM than bq Aquaris X. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more internal memory than bq Aquaris X. |
| User Memory | 24 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | bq Aquaris X has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | Panorama, Nightscape capture mode, Personalized AI Beautify | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | 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, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 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, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, video image stabilisation, Dual-tone Flash | AI scene and object detection, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI Super Resolution, low-light enhancement technology, AI special effects |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Samsung S5K3M3+ | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better front camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Samsung S5K4H8YX | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | 3-element | - | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | Magic mirror | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Bokeh Mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Selfie Indicator | AI portrait mode, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI real-time video background blurring, AI eye light |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Front) | - | OC0A10 | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.75 μm |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | 3800 mAh | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has larger battery capacity than bq Aquaris X. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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, 800 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 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 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 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 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N78 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | TDD TD 3500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | |
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | - |
| FEATURES | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, vibration sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Dual noise reduction microphones, NXP Smart AMP technology, Wi-Fi Assist | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology |
| OTHERS | bq Aquaris X | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 jack audio cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP52 | - |
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