BQ Aquaris U2
#4349
Posh Optima LTE L530
#5367Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris U2
Posh Optima LTE L530
Performance
56.253.5
Camera
43.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.143.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.328.2
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris U2 features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Posh Optima LTE L530, with both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris U2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.4 GHz, while the Posh Optima uses a Mediatek MT6753 at 1.3 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris U2 has a f/2.0 aperture versus the f/2.2 of the Posh, and the latter offers a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Aquaris U2 at 3100 mAh compared to the Posh's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- The Aquaris U2 runs on Android 7.1.2, upgradable to 8.0, while the Posh Optima operates on the older Android 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris U2
Posh Optima LTE L530
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
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 MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", AF
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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, non-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)
143.5 x 69.4 x 8 mm (5.65 x 2.73 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass