BQ Aquaris VS

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, 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA, LTE
LAUNCH
Announced 2018, February
Status Available. Released 2018, March
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 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 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9″, 1.25µm, 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
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 Mist Gold
Price About 190 EUR

BQ Aquaris VS Overall

The BQ Aquaris VS, unveiled in February 2018, showcases a balanced blend of functionality and design within the mid-range smartphone market. It sports a 5.2-inch display with a 720p resolution, offering clear and vibrant visuals for its users. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, paired with 4 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks and moderate multitasking. Storage-wise, it comes with 64 GB of internal space, ample for most users’ needs, with the possibility to expand via microSD.

Photography enthusiasts will find the 12 MP primary camera capable, featuring a f/2.0 aperture and 1.25µm pixels for better low-light performance. The 8 MP front camera ensures decent selfies and video calls. Both cameras support 1080p video recording, a standard feature for smartphones in its class. Battery life is managed by a 3100 mAh unit, offering a full day of usage on a single charge for most users. The Aquaris VS runs on Android, providing access to a plethora of apps and services.

BQ Aquaris VS