Overall Score
56.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4242)56.8
Performance(#2862)62.5
Camera(#4838)42.4
Display(#3090)70.5
Battery(#4083)43.5
Build(#10439)68.8
Comparisons Featuring BQ Aquaris VS Plus
Short Review
- The BQ Aquaris VS Plus features a sleek design with dimensions of 152.3 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 183g, available in Mist Gold.
- It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and an 8 MP front camera, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- The battery capacity is 3400 mAh, supporting 18W charging but lacking wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.0, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the BQ Aquaris VS Plus combines solid specifications with a functional design.
- Special features include USB OTG support for added versatility.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionDinorex glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.3 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.00 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight183 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMist Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes