BQ Aquaris U
#4546
Lenovo Vibe X2
#4587Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris U
Lenovo Vibe X2
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris U features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lenovo Vibe X2 has the same display size but offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris U is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Vibe X2 utilizes a Mediatek MT6595M, which includes a more powerful CPU configuration.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Vibe X2 includes autofocus.
- The Aquaris U has a larger battery capacity of 3080 mAh compared to the Vibe X2's 2300 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris U runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Vibe X2 starts with Android 4.4, upgradable to 5.0, indicating a more modern software experience for the Aquaris U.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Aquaris U being slightly heavier and thicker than the Vibe X2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris U
Lenovo Vibe X2
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Lenovo Vibe X2 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6595M
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A17 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR G600
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3080 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
140.2 x 68.6 x 7.3 mm (5.52 x 2.70 x 0.29 in)
Weight
140 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Gold, Red, Charcoal
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes