Comparison bq aquaris x vs samsung galaxy a3 2017
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The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is IP68 certified
BQ has chosen, for its part, to use metal frames and a polycarbonate back shell in this Aquaris X. The most premium finishes, with a glass back, have been reserved for the Aquaris X Pro. in polycarbonate it is quite resistant, we cannot deny that it detracts from the elegance of the design. For the rest, we are going to find a device with rounded edges and a very standard design. On the front we can see three capacitive buttons. The fingerprint reader has been relegated to the rear, a little lower than the main camera.
The BQ Aquaris X offers exact dimensions of 146.5 x 72.7 x 7.9 millimeters and a weight of 153 grams. It is, therefore, thicker and heavier than the Galaxy A3 2017.
The BQ Aquaris X is constructed of polycarbonate
- screen
- Processor, memory and operating system
- Comparative sheet
- Camera and multimedia
- Autonomy and connectivity
- Conclusions
The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is IP68 certified
BQ has chosen, for its part, to use metal frames and a polycarbonate back shell in this Aquaris X. The most premium finishes, with a glass back, have been reserved for the Aquaris X Pro. in polycarbonate it is quite resistant, we cannot deny that it detracts from the elegance of the design. For the rest, we are going to find a device with rounded edges and a very standard design. On the front we can see three capacitive buttons. The fingerprint reader has been relegated to the rear, a little lower than the main camera.
The BQ Aquaris X offers exact dimensions of 146.5 x 72.7 x 7.9 millimeters and a weight of 153 grams. It is, therefore, thicker and heavier than the Galaxy A3 2017.
The BQ Aquaris X is constructed of polycarbonate
screen
On the screen we will also appreciate some other difference. We are going to find precisely one of the best features of the BQ Aquaris X on the panel. This device has a 5.2-inch with Full HD resolution. The company has highlighted that it has Quantum Color + technology. This means that it reproduces more than 16.5 million colors with a brightness of up to 650 nits.
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 screen image
Also, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 includes a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. An HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels has been chosen, which offers a density of 312 dpi. However, we ran into something new this year. The entire Galaxy A family has a panel with "Always On Display" technology. In this way, we can see the notifications without having to unlock the terminal.
Processor, memory and operating system
The performance of the two devices is quite successful. Anyway, we must not forget that we are talking about two medium ranges. The BQ Aquaris X is powered by a Snapdragon 626 processor made by Qualcomm. It is a chip with eight cores operating at a speed of up to 2.2 GHz. The company has supplemented the SoC with a Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU and a 3GB RAM memory. Regarding storage we find a capacity of 32 GB, expandable by using microSD cards of up to 256 GB.
The BQ Aquaris X is powered by an eight-core SoC
The Galaxy A3 2017 has an eight-core processor that works at a speed of 1.6 GHz. In your case, this chip is accompanied by a 2 GB RAM, somewhat smaller than that of the BQ. As internal storage we are going to find the same 16 GB of its predecessor, although this time expandable by means of a microSD card of up to 256 GB.
As for the operating system, the Galaxy A3 2017 comes standard with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow along with the TouchWiz customization layer. The new BQ model is governed by Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the latest version of Google's mobile platform. This system has many functions. One of them is the multi-window mode, thanks to which we can use several applications at the same time from the same screen.
Comparative sheet
| Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | BQ Aquaris X | |
| screen | 4.7 inches, HD 1,280 x 720 pixels (312 dpi) | 5.2 inches, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (423 dpi), Quantum Color + technology, NTSC 85%, Brightness up to 650 nits, |
| Main chamber | 13 megapixels, LED flash, f / 1.9 aperture | 16 MP, f / 2.0, 1.12um pixels, Sony IMX298 sensor, PDAF autofocus, 4K video, video stabilization, Dual-tone LED flash |
| Camera for selfies | 8 megapixels, aperture f / 1.9 | 8 MP, f / 2.0, 1.12 µm pixels, Samsung S5K4H8YX sensor, 1080p60fps video, front flash |
| Internal memory | 16GB (9.7GB available) | 32 GB |
| Extension | microSD up to 256GB | microSD up to 256GB |
| Processor and RAM | Own 1.6GHz octa-core processor per core, 2GB RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 octa-core up to 2.2 GHz, 3 GB RAM |
| Drums | 2,350 milliamps | 3,100 mAh, fast charge |
| Operating system | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + TouchWiz | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, USB-C, microUSB, NFC, WiFi 802.11n | BT 4.2, GPS, USB-C, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac |
| SIM | nanoSIM | nanoSIM |
| Design | Glass on the front and back and metal on the sides | Aluminum and polycarbonate, colors: black and pink |
| Dimensions | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 millimeters (138 grams) | 146.5 x 72.7 x 7.9 millimeters (153 grams) |
| Featured Features | Fingerprint reader, water resistance (IP68) | Fingerprint reader, HiFi headphones, HD audio, Smart PA speaker, FM radio, aptX technology |
| Release date | Available | First week of May |
| Price | 330 euros | 280 euros |
Camera and multimedia
Another of the great features of the BQ Aquaris X is related to the photographic section. The device is committed to a sensor Sony IMX298 with resolution of 16 megapixels. The aperture is f / 2.0 with a pixel size of 1.12 µm. It also offers a dual-tone LED flash and a phase detection autofocus system. This main camera is capable of recording video in 4K resolution at 30fps. It also incorporates Vidhance video stabilizer. For its part, in the front we will have a Sony IMX219 front sensor with 8 megapixels and flash.
The BQ Aquaris X has a main camera at the height
The camera offered by the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is somewhat more restrained, although the aperture is somewhat better. This equipment has a 13 megapixel rear CMOS sensor and f / 1.9 aperture. The camera can record video in Full HD resolution at 30 fps and is accompanied by a small LED flash and autofocus system. It is important to note, therefore, that the opening offered by Samsung is greater than that of most rival terminals on the market.
At the front we will find a front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and the same aperture f / 1.9.
Regarding the multimedia section, we can mention that Samsung has placed the speaker of the Galaxy A3 2017 on the right side. In our in-depth test we found that it has very good power. In fact, the distortion is minimal, even with loud music. Audio is also another feature of the BQ Aquaris X that makes it stand out. The terminal offers an NXP TFA9896 smart amplifier. In addition, HiFi-grade headphones are included with distortion levels at full volume below 0.006%.
The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 has a main camera with aperture f / 1.9
Autonomy and connectivity
The BQ Aquaris X includes a 3,100 milliamp battery. Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging functionality has also been added. This means that we can charge the device in half with only 10 minutes of charging. Perfect for when we have to run out of the house. For its part, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 battery arrives with a capacity of 2,350 milliamps. These data may not be too convincing, but we can say that in our thorough test it resulted in good autonomy.
The BQ Aquaris X equips a 3,100 mAh battery with fast charging
When it comes to connectivity, the two are well equipped. Both are compatible with 4G LTE networks, both have WiFi, GPS or Bluetooth. They also include a USB type C port, which will allow us to transfer files much faster.
Conclusions
As we have seen, the two devices are perfect for users looking for a mid-range with outstanding features. Neither is going to disappoint when it comes to performance, connectivity, or battery life. In the photographic section , both the BQ and Samsung models will measure up. It will be in some small details where the characteristics of the BQ Aquaris X stand out with respect to its rival, and vice versa.
It is the user who will have to assess them according to what was attended in this comparison. We opted a little more for the Samsung team. Maybe because we were able to test it thoroughly and we saw that it works perfectly. It is a phone with an enviable quality. We can currently find it on the market for about 300 euros. The BQ Aquaris X will go on the market in May for 280 euros.
