BLU G8
#4241
BQ Aquaris V Plus
#4886Category Breakdown
BLU G8
BQ Aquaris V Plus
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
56.956.2
Summary
- The BLU G8 features a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the BQ Aquaris V Plus has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU G8 is powered by an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU, compared to the BQ's 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, although both have 3GB of RAM.
- The camera on the BLU G8 includes a 13 MP dual rear setup and a 13 MP front camera, while the BQ Aquaris V Plus has a 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera.
- The BLU G8 has a larger 4000 mAh battery, whereas the BQ's battery capacity is 3400 mAh but supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the BLU G8 runs Android 9.0, while the BQ Aquaris V Plus originally shipped with Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G8
BQ Aquaris V Plus
General
Release Date
2019
2017
Announced
2019
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dinorex glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.4 x 78 x 9.6 mm (6.35 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
152.3 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.00 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
181 g
183 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes