BQ Aquaris V

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 148.1 x 73 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight 165 g (5.82 oz)
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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 16GB 2GB RAM, 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 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
MISC
Colors Black
Price About 210 EUR

BQ Aquaris V Overall

The BQ Aquaris V, announced in September 2017, showcases a blend of moderate specs suitable for users seeking a balance between performance and affordability. It features a 5.2-inch display protected by Dinorex glass, which offers a reasonable screen size for multimedia consumption and daily tasks. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 435 chipset, which, while not the most powerful processor on the market, provides adequate performance for the average user’s needs, including casual gaming and multitasking with its 4 GB of RAM.

Photography enthusiasts will find the 12 MP primary camera capable of capturing satisfactory images in various lighting conditions. The 8 MP front camera ensures decent selfies and video calls. The inclusion of a 3100 mAh battery means the phone can last through a day of moderate use without needing a recharge. Storage options vary from 16 GB to 64 GB, expandable via microSDXC, allowing users to keep their favorite content on hand.

BQ Aquaris V