BQ Aquaris U
The BQ Aquaris U is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,080 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September. Released 2016, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,080 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BQ Aquaris U does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris U has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris U supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The BQ Aquaris U SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the BQ Aquaris U has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BQ Aquaris U ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
The BQ Aquaris U uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The BQ Aquaris U supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The BQ Aquaris U has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
