Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris VS vs HTC Desire 12s
Comparison between BQ Aquaris VS and HTC Desire 12s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and HTC.
The verdict
Your pick: HTC Desire 12s, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris VS, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
HTC Desire 12s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 165 g
- Usable Surface
- 74.8 %
- against 68.9 %
- Maximum memory card
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.2″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 42,000 | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold | Black, Silver, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Body Height | 148.1 mm | 154.2 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | 74.8 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,075 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.7″ 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 | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen, Dinorex Glass | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| 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 | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
