Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris VS vs Xiaomi Redmi 6
Comparison between BQ Aquaris VS and Xiaomi Redmi 6: 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 VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris VS, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Redmi 6, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 165 g
- Usable Surface
- 72.7 %
- against 68.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 42,000 | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold | Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 148.1 mm | 147.5 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 146 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | 72.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris VS | 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 | IPS LCD, Touchscreen, Dinorex Glass | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris VS | 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 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 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 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 | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, 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 | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M1804C3DG, M1804C3DH, M1804C3DI |
