Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris U vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Comparison between BQ Aquaris U and Xiaomi Redmi 4A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris U, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
Xiaomi Redmi 4A, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Weight
- 131.5 g
- against 140 g
- Usable Surface
- 69 %
- against 66.5 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 43,869 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Gold, Rose Gold, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Body Height | 145 mm | 139.9 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 131.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 66.5 % | 69 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,080 mAh | 3,120 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 296 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris U | Redmi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 2016117 |
