BQ announced the launch of the Aquaris U Plus smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the BQ Aquaris U Plus phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The BQ Aquaris U Plus comes with Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable battery.
BQ Aquaris U Plus specifications
| Brand | BQ |
|---|---|
| Name | Aquaris U Plus |
| Model | AQUP |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The weight of BQ Aquaris U Plus is about 5.01 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BQ phone are average (5.67 x 2.78 x 0.31 inches).
| Weight | 5.01 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.67 x 2.78 x 0.31 inches |
| Colors | gold, gray |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The BQ Aquaris U Plus comes with Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
Display
The size of Aquaris U Plus screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches LCD display of BQ Aquaris U Plus with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of BQ Aquaris U Plus (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Aquaris U Plus is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 16 MP, 4608 x 3456 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The BQ Aquaris U Plus supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Aquaris U Plus phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Aquaris U Plus isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Aquaris U Plus phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This BQ phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of BQ Aquaris U Plus phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the BQ Aquaris U Plus, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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