bq Aquaris U2
bq Aquaris U2

The bq Aquaris U2 was announced in 2017, September With 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) and running Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps video, while the Li-Po 3100 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 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20, 28
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

Launch

  • Announced: 2017, September
  • Status: Available. Released 2017, October

Body

  • Dimensions: 148.1 x 72.9 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
  • Protection: Dinorex glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (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: 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5", 1.12µm
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 3.0

Misc

  • Colors: Black
  • Models: Aquaris U2
  • Price: About 190 EUR