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BQ Aquaris C

Specifications

BQ Aquaris C
BQ Aquaris C (Aquaris Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) 4 x 1.4 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
2048 MB 
Display
5.45 inch 18:9, 1440 x 720 pixel 295 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 9.8 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD card up to 256 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: motion sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, USB-C, USB OTG
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B3/​B7/​B20), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 144.5 x 71 ( = 0.33 x 5.69 x 2.8 in)
Battery
11.4 Wh, 3000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/​2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, video up to 1080p/​30
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/​2.0, LED flash, video up to 1080p/​30
Additional features
Speakers: mono-speaker on the bottom, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, fast charger, USB cable, SIM card removal tool, 24 Months Warranty, LTE Cat.4 (150 MBit/s Download, 50 MBit/s Upload); SAR-value: 1,492 W/kg (head), 1,482 W/kg (body), fanless
Weight
150 g ( = 5.29 oz / 0.33 pounds), Power Supply: 56 g ( = 1.98 oz / 0.12 pounds)
Price
169 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 68.5% - average
Average of 8 scores (from 8 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 50%, features: 55%, display: 75% mobility: 74%, workmanship: 72%, ergonomy: 44%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the BQ Aquaris C

80% BQ Aquaris C Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
BQ aims to pack a lot of features in its low-priced smartphone: Solid hardware, fast-charging and a good camera. It sounds like a pretty good deal, but you should read our review to find out whether it really is one.
62% BQ Aquaris C So kompakt können 5,5-Zoll-Handys sein
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 62% features: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
52% BQ Aquaris C
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 52% performance: 48% display: 56% mobility: 46% workmanship: 80%
67% bq Aquaris C Handy für knallharte Sparfüchse
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 67% performance: 58% features: 65% display: 85% mobility: 85%
77% BQ Aquaris C Günstiges Smartphone mit guter Kamera
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 67% display: 73% mobility: 84%
70% Bq Aquaris C: Prueba A Fondo, Características Y Opinión
Source: Movil Zona Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
70% BQ Aquaris C, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 60% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
BQ Aquaris C: Análisis y experiencia de uso del móvil más barato de BQ
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent cameras; nice design; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2018
70% BQ Aquaris C recensione: non manca quasi niente
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 308: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 425 SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


425: Entry-level SoC that was announced in February 2016. It integrates 4 ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at up to 1.4 GHz, an LPDDR3 memory controller and wireless radios for WiFi and 4G/LTE.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.45":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


BQ:

BQ is a Spanish company of the Mundo Reader S.L Group, which develops smartphones, tablets, 3D printers and robots.

The market shares are low and mainly concentrate on Europe. The number of reviews is quite low and the achieved ratings are average (as of 2016).

A Russian company with the same name sells smartphones. This BQ is independant from the Spanish brand.


68.5%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum (Update: 2018-09-12)