bq Aquaris U Plus
bq Aquaris U Plus

The bq Aquaris U Plus was announced in 2016, September. Released 2016, September With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) and running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 20
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

Launch

  • Announced: 2016, September. Released 2016, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight: 139 g (4.90 oz)
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
  • Protection: Dinorex glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Adreno 505

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.4
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable

Misc

  • Colors: Black, Gold
  • SAR EU: 0.60 W/kg (head)     1.45 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 220 EUR