Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and bq Aquaris X Pro. 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 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.1 mm | 146.5 mm | bq Aquaris X Pro has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Width | 71.4 mm | 72.7 mm | bq Aquaris X Pro has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm | bq Aquaris X Pro is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Weight | 159 g | 158 g | bq Aquaris X Pro is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Midnight blue | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | Anodised aluminium | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP52 | |
SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | 1.78 W/kg (body), 0.298 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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 | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | LTPS IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.2" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | - | 423 ppi | |
Max Brightness | - | 650 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Features | - | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | |
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Processor Number | - | MSM8953 PRO | |
Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz | bq Aquaris X Pro has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | bq Aquaris X Pro has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | bq Aquaris X Pro has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | bq Aquaris X Pro has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
User Memory | 23.1 GB | 54 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than bq Aquaris X Pro. |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Samsung S5K2L7SX | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | bq Aquaris X Pro has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Zero Shutter Lag, Dual Pixel technology, Largan lens, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Dual-tone Flash |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than bq Aquaris X Pro. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Samsung S5K4H8YX | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 3-element | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Beauty face | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Selfie Indicator |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3100 mAh | bq Aquaris X Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | bq Aquaris X Pro has fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | 960 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | |
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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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, AWB, ALAC, MID, WMA STD, DTS M8 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | - | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Hi-Fi Sound support |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Dual noise reduction microphones, NXP Smart AMP technology, Wi-Fi Assist |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | bq Aquaris X Pro |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | IP52 |