BQ Aquaris U2
#4349
QMobile Noir Z10
#5129Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris U2
QMobile Noir Z10
Performance
56.253.9
Camera
43.927.9
Display
56.558.9
Battery
25.423.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.143.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.329.1
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris U2 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density compared to the QMobile Noir Z10, which has the same display size but a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris U2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with an octa-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, while the Noir Z10 uses a Mediatek MT6753V chipset with a slightly slower 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Noir Z10's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.2 compared to the Aquaris U2's f/2.0.
- The Aquaris U2 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh versus the Noir Z10's 2900 mAh, but both lack fast charging capabilities.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Aquaris U2 running Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), while the Noir Z10 operates on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris U2
QMobile Noir Z10
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753V
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 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)
149.5 x 73.6 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Weight
155 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
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 42.2/11.5 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, DLNA, 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, 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass