bq Aquaris V Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.2", 1280 x 720
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Battery
3100 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS bq Aquaris V
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 148.1 mm Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Width 73 mm Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.4 mm Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Weight 165 g Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Body Material Anodised aluminium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
IP rating IP52
SAR Value 0.626 W/kg (head), 1.49 W/kg (body)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

Design of bq Aquaris V has dimensions of 148.1 mm × 73 mm × 8.4 mm and weight of 165 g.

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DISPLAY bq Aquaris V
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Pixel Density 283 ppi Worse than 82 % of phones rated.
Max Brightness 520 cd/m²
Display Features 2.5D Glass, AF coating
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Dinorex Glass (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5.2" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of bq Aquaris V is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 283 ppi.

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PROCESSOR bq Aquaris V
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 505

The processor type of the bq Aquaris V is Qualcomm Snapdragon 435. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. bq Aquaris V is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.4 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 505.

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MEMORY bq Aquaris V
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 10.5 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 16 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. bq Aquaris V has an operating memory of 2 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA bq Aquaris V
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 6-element
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Special Effects HDR+
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode, night mode, Fast Motion mode, BurstShot, manual mode
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 854 x 480 (480p) at 120 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Largan lens, RAW image capture
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name (Front) Samsung S5K4H8
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Lens Element Qty (Front) 4-element
Camera Modes (Front) Face Beauty
Light Source (Front) Flash
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Selfie Indicator

The rear camera of the bq Aquaris V has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.0.

Front camera
The front camera of phone bq Aquaris V has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.0.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING bq Aquaris V
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3100 mAh Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Better than 86 % of phones rated.

The battery size of bq Aquaris V is 3100 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The fast charging function will also please many people. Owing to fast charging, phone charges up to several times faster, which you will appreciate, for example, on the go.

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CELLULAR bq Aquaris V
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

bq Aquaris V supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 7.1.2 (Nougat).

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COMMUNICATIONS bq Aquaris V
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.2 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA bq Aquaris V
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, QCP, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, AWB, ALAC, MID
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, WebM, 3G2
FEATURES bq Aquaris V
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Dual noise reduction microphones, Wi-Fi Assist, guaranteed upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo
OTHERS bq Aquaris V
Included Accessories Micro-USB to USB cable, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 adaptor
Compliant Standards IP52

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