Side by side comparison and review of bq Aquaris X and Google Pixel 8 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 | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | GC3VE | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 146.5 mm | 162.6 mm | Google Pixel 8 Pro has greater height than bq Aquaris X. |
| Width | 72.7 mm | 76.5 mm | Google Pixel 8 Pro has greater width than bq Aquaris X. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.8 mm | bq Aquaris X is narrower than bq Aquaris X. |
| Weight | 153 g | 213 g | bq Aquaris X is lighter than bq Aquaris X. |
| Body Colour | Midnight blue | Porcelain | Bay | Obsidian | |
| Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Polished aluminium frame, Edgeless Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 matte back | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, dust-resistant, fingerprint-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 8 Pro is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 | |
| 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 | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-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 | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | LTPS IPS | LTPO OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.7" | Google Pixel 8 Pro has larger screen size than bq Aquaris X. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2992 x 1344 pixels | Google Pixel 8 Pro has better screen resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 489 ppi | Google Pixel 8 Pro has better pixel density than bq Aquaris X. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 650 cd/m² | 2400 cd/m² | Google Pixel 8 Pro has better display brightness than bq Aquaris X. |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Google Pixel 8 Pro has HDR. |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology, Quantum Color +, 2.5D Glass, AF coating | Always-on display, Now Playing, High brightness mode, At a Glance, Super Actua display, Smooth Display (1 to 120 Hz) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Google Tensor G3 - with Titan M2 security | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8953 PRO | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | bq Aquaris X has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
| MEMORY | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR5X SDRAM - 12 GB | Google Pixel 8 Pro has more RAM than bq Aquaris X. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 8 Pro has more internal memory than bq Aquaris X. |
| User Memory | 24 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Google Pixel 8 Pro has better camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.31" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.68 | Google Pixel 8 Pro has better lens aperture than bq Aquaris X. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.2 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 8 Pro has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 20x | |
| Special Effects | - | Ultra HDR | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Live HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, manual mode, RAW mode | Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot, portrait mode, Night Sight, astro mode, Top Shot, Super Res Zoom, Frequent Faces, Cinematic Pan, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Magic Eraser, Portrait Light, Motion autofocus, Astrophotography timelapse, slow motion video at 240fps, High-res, Macro Focus, Photo Unblur, Cinematic Blur, Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight video, Macro Focus video | |
| White Balance | - | Custom | |
| 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 24 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, video image stabilisation, Dual-tone Flash | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Recording, Audio zoom, laser detection auto focus (LDAF), HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), 10-bit 4K HDR video, Dual Exposure Controls, Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera, 4K Timelapse with stabilisation, 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation, 4K Locked video stabilisation, 1080p Active video stabilisation, Fused video stabilisation, speech enhancement, AVC (H.264), Wind noise reduction, Locked Folder, Magic Editor, video boost |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 48 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.8 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 21.8 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 0.7 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 8 Pro has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Optical Zoom | - | 5x | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Quad Bayer PD telephoto camera, Super Res Zoom up to 30x |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 48 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.95 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 125.5 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Autofocus, lens correction, Macro Focus, Quad Bayer PD ultrawide camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10.5 Megapixel | Google Pixel 8 Pro has better front camera resolution than bq Aquaris X. |
| 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 | - | |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 95 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Beauty face | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Selfie Indicator | Dual PD |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3100 mAh | 5050 mAh | Google Pixel 8 Pro has larger battery capacity than bq Aquaris X. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Google Pixel 8 Pro can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Run Time Details | - | Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs Mixed usage (Extreme Battery Saver): up to 72 hrs |
| CELLULAR | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Google Pixel 8 Pro has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 14 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, Dual Band GNSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+, 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 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 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 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12, n30 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, SDL DL 1500+, SDL DL 1500-, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, FDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 8 Pro has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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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 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC | |
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | Spatial audio |
| FEATURES | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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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, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor, temperature sensor | |
| 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 | MIMO technology, Three microphones, Noise suppression, Fast Charging, area emergency alerts, Google Cast, dual stereo speakers, Battery Share function, Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Private Compute Core, Android System Intelligence, Crash Detection, Built-in VPN powered by Google One, End-to-end security designed by Google, Tensor security core, anti-phishing, anti-malware protection, Live Translate, microphone toggle, camera toggle, 7 years of Security Updates, Feature Drop updates, Google AI |
| OTHERS | bq Aquaris X | Google Pixel 8 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB 2.0 Type C-A cable | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP52 | IP68, HEARING AID M3/T4 | |
| Product Recycled Content | - | 18 % - recycled materials |
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