Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris U2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6
Comparison between BQ Aquaris U2 and Xiaomi Redmi 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: BQ Aquaris U2, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris U2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Xiaomi Redmi 6, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 155 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | MediaTek MT6762V/WD Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 75,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 148.1 mm | 147.5 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 146 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 69 % | 72.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.45″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.55 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris U2 | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Aquaris U2 | M1804C3DG, M1804C3DH, M1804C3DI |
