BQ Aquaris V
#4754
Meizu V8 Pro
#4192Category Breakdown
BQ Aquaris V
Meizu V8 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.457.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes