Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris U2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 4
Comparison between BQ Aquaris U2 and Xiaomi Redmi 4: 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 U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris U2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 296 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 148.1 mm | 141.3 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 156 g |
| Usable Surface | 69 % | 69.1 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 296 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 | 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 B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris U2 | — |
