BQ Aquaris U Plus

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA, LTE
LAUNCH
Announced 2016, September. Released 2016, September
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight 139 g (4.90 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection Dinorex glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 505
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 5 MP, f/2.4
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, Gold
SAR EU 0.60 W/kg (head)     1.45 W/kg (body)
Price About 220 EUR

BQ Aquaris U Plus Overview

  • Release Year: Announced in September 2016
  • Display: Features a 5.0-inch screen, striking a balance between usability and portability.
  • Chipset: Powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, which is capable of handling mid-range smartphone tasks efficiently.
  • RAM and Storage: Offers configurations with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, providing sufficient space for apps and media. There’s also likely a variant with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB storage, catering to different user needs. Both variants support microSD card expansion.
  • Camera: Comes with a 16 MP primary camera, capable of capturing high-quality photos, and a 5 MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
  • Battery: Equipped with a 3050 mAh battery, aiming to deliver all-day battery life under normal usage conditions.
  • Operating System: Originally shipped with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, with an update to Android 7.0 Nougat, ensuring access to a wide range of apps and services from Google Play.
  • Build and Design: The device features a metal body, offering a premium look and feel for its price range.

BQ Aquaris U Plus