BQ Aquaris V Plus

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20, 28
Speed HSPA, LTE
LAUNCH
Announced 2017, September
Status Available. Released 2017, October
BODY
Dimensions 152.3 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.00 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight 183 g (6.46 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection Dinorex glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 505
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″, 1.12µm
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
MISC
Colors Black
Price About 260 EUR

BQ Aquaris V Plus Overall

The BQ Aquaris V Plus is a solid mid-range smartphone announced in September 2017. Boasting a 5.5-inch display, it offers a satisfactory visual experience for media consumption and web browsing. Under the hood, it’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, paired with 4 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth operation for most tasks and light gaming. Storage is generous, with a 64 GB internal capacity, expandable via microSD, catering well to those needing extra space for their media and apps.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 12 MP primary camera, capable of capturing decent photos in various lighting conditions, while the 8 MP front camera ensures clear selfies and video calls. The device is equipped with a 3400 mAh battery, which is adequate for a day’s use, depending on the usage patterns. Running on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, with an upgrade option to Android 8.0 Oreo, it offers a near-stock Android experience with minimal bloatware.

BQ Aquaris V Plus