BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
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LG AKA
#5774Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
LG AKA
Performance
53.747.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.422.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.947.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.826.5
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris U2 Lite features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the LG AKA's 5.0-inch display, which also has the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris U2 Lite is powered by a more advanced Snapdragon 425 chipset and has a higher clock speed at 1.4 GHz, while the LG AKA uses the older Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Aquaris U2 Lite offers a better selfie camera at 5 MP versus the 2.1 MP of the LG AKA.
- The battery capacity of the Aquaris U2 Lite is 3100 mAh, providing longer usage compared to the 2610 mAh battery in the LG AKA.
- Software-wise, the Aquaris U2 Lite runs Android 7.1.2, upgradable to 8.0, while the LG AKA operates on the older Android 4.4.2.
- Overall, the BQ Aquaris U2 Lite presents superior specifications in build quality, performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For Europe
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.1 x 72.9 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
155 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity