BQ Aquaris VS vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BQ Aquaris VS
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0category wins
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
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4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Better display
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Lighter body
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 282 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Dinorex glass | Dinorex glass |
| Screen-to-body | 68.9 | 67.9 |
Platform
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 510 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 430 | Snapdragon 652 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1.2 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2 | 16 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3100 | 3200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 148.1 | 145 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 145 |
| Width (mm) | 73 | 70 |
Launch
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, February. Released 2018, March | 2016, July. Released 2016, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 20 | 1, 3, 7, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris X5 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BQ Aquaris VS and BQ Aquaris X5 Plus are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus packs a 3200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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