BQ Aquaris U Lite vs Google Pixel: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris U Lite vs Google Pixel. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris U LiteBQ Aquaris U LiteGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Google PixelGoogle PixelGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris U Lite
BQ Aquaris U Lite
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Google Pixel
Google Pixel
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
8.9
16 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris U Lite vs Google Pixel

Specs stores to buy BQ Aquaris U Lite BQ Aquaris U Lite
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Google Pixel price compare Google Pixel
Global · 4GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 66% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.5 mm
145.0 mm
8.3 mm 		69.5 mm
143.8 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 140 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 31.000
v6 		145.387
v6
Battery 3080 mAh 2770 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV8856
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand BQ Google
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris U Lite
Google Pixel
BQ Aquaris U Lite
Google Pixel
Size
71.5 mm • 145.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.5 mm • 143.8 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 140 g 143 g
Usable surface 66 % 69 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Gray
Black

Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD • A-SI AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dinorex glass
  • NEG Dinorex Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
8.4
Is it comfortable?
--
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.2
Number of reviews
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16 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
31.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
--
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.2
Number of reviews
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16 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV8856 Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type PureCel CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV5675 Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/5" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
90
Mobile
90
Photo
91
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.6
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.7
Quality of selfies
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8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.9
Number of reviews
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16 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.470 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.890 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.3
Quality of the GPS
--
9.3
And the WiFi?
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8.6
Number of reviews
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16 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3080 mAh
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2770 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 19%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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16 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 94%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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16 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 629 --