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BQ Aquaris U Lite#5301

Released: 2016

BQ Aquaris U Lite

Overall Score

28.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5301)28.4
Performance(#5009)53.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4483)25.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4787)46.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BQ Aquaris U Lite features a compact design with dimensions of 145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 140g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU, complemented by 2GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera caters to selfies.
  • The 3080 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 6.0.1, it can be upgraded to 7.0, providing a relatively modern software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • Although it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, the presence of a headphone jack is a notable feature.
  • Overall, the BQ Aquaris U Lite is a straightforward smartphone suitable for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionDinorex glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3080 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass