BQ Aquaris U2
#4349
Nokia 1.3
#3589Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris U2
Nokia 1.3
Performance
56.250.6
Camera
43.915.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.284.1
Connectivity
60.148.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.339.9
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris U2 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 1.3 has a slightly larger 5.71-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris U2 is powered by a Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor, providing better multitasking capabilities compared to the Nokia 1.3's Snapdragon 215 quad-core processor.
- The camera on the Aquaris U2 is superior, with a 13 MP rear camera versus the 8 MP on the Nokia 1.3, and it can record video at 1080p, while the Nokia is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Aquaris U2 at 3100 mAh and the Nokia 1.3 at 3000 mAh, but the former supports 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Aquaris U2 initially on Nougat and upgradable to Oreo, while the Nokia 1.3 runs on Android 10 Go edition, emphasizing a lightweight software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, as the Aquaris U2 has a more compact design, while the Nokia 1.3 uses a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris U2
Nokia 1.3
General
Release Date
2017
2020, March 19
Announced
2017
2020, March 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP, (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 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)
147.3 x 71.2 x 9.4 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
Weight
155 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Cyan, Charcoal, Sand
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.64 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 10 (Go edition), upgradable to Android 11 (Go edition), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity