Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris VS vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
Comparison between BQ Aquaris VS and Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2), ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| 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 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2), if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 74.5 %
- against 68.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 5.99″
- against 5.2″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,280 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| 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 | 77,488 |
| 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold | Grey, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 148.1 mm | 160.7 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 170 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | 74.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 3,080 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.99″ 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 Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,072 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen, Dinorex Glass | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 | — |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, aptX, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris VS | Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | M1803E6G, M1803E6H, M1803E6I |
