BQ Aquaris V
#4348
Meizu V8 Pro
#4524Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris V
Meizu V8 Pro
Performance
56.367.2
Camera
43.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.425.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.155.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.332.9
Summary
- The BQ Aquaris V features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Meizu V8 Pro has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, both offering similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aquaris V is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with a maximum CPU clock speed of 1.4 GHz, whereas the V8 Pro utilizes a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the V8 Pro includes an additional 5 MP sensor, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3100 mAh, but the Aquaris V supports 18W charging, while the V8 Pro does not specify any charging capability.
- The Aquaris V runs on Android 7.1.2, upgradable to Android 8.0, while the V8 Pro comes with Android 8.0 and Flyme UI, potentially offering a more refined software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Aquaris V slightly heavier at 165g compared to the V8 Pro's 159g, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BQ Aquaris V
Meizu V8 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 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 MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.9
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
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.1 x 73 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
147.5 x 72.7 x 8.1 mm (5.81 x 2.86 x 0.32 in)
Weight
165 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
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 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass