BQ Aquaris U2 vs BQ Aquaris U2 Lite vs LG G4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: BQ Aquaris U2 vs BQ Aquaris U2 Lite vs LG G4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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BQ Aquaris U2BQ Aquaris U2Global · 2GB · 16GB
BQ Aquaris U2 LiteBQ Aquaris U2 LiteGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
LG G4LG G4Global · 3GB · 32GB · H818
Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusXiaomi Redmi 5 PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
BQ Aquaris U2
BQ Aquaris U2
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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LG G4
LG G4
Global · 3GB · 32GB · H818
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.1Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.0 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
6 reviews
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2 reviews
8.1
272 reviews
8.6
188 reviews

Technical specifications of the BQ Aquaris U2 vs BQ Aquaris U2 Lite vs LG G4 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Specs BQ Aquaris U2 price compare BQ Aquaris U2
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy BQ Aquaris U2 Lite BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy LG G4 LG G4
Global · 3GB · 32GB · H818 		Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus prices Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.2" 5.5" 5.99"
Resolution HD HD QHD FHD+
Usable surface 69% useful 69% useful 73% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 72.9 mm
148.1 mm
8.4 mm 		72.9 mm
148.1 mm
8.4 mm 		76.1 mm
148.9 mm
9.8 mm 		75.5 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 155 g 155 g 155 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 435
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 41.000
v6 		35.000
v6 		65.507
v? 		124.978
v9
Battery 3100 mAh 3100 mAh 3000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L8
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K4H8
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX234 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand BQ BQ LG Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- Hongmi Rice 5

Release Date
Release date September 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago 		April 2015,
8 years ago 		December 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

BQ Aquaris U2
BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
LG G4
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
BQ Aquaris U2
BQ Aquaris U2 Lite
LG G4
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Size
72.9 mm • 148.1 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.9 mm • 148.1 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.1 mm • 148.9 mm • 9.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 155 g 155 g 180 g
Usable surface 69 % 69 % 73 % 77 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Metal Polycarbonate, Metal Leather Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP52 IP52 - -
Colors
Black

Gold
Black

Gold
Black

White

Gold

Red

Gray

Brown
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.2" 5.5" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Quantum display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
--
7.4
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.8
--
8.5
8.7
Is it comfortable?
9.2
--
8.2
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
--
8.2
8.1
Number of reviews
6 reviews
--
272 reviews
188 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
41.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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35.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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65.507
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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124.978
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
--
8.5
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
--
8.7
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.0
--
8.2
7.8
Number of reviews
6 reviews
--
272 reviews
188 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L8 Samsung S5K4H8 Sony IMX234 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- 50 - 2700 100 - 1600
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/4" 1/2.6" 1/2.9"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
83
Mobile
86
Photo
79
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
--
9.5
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
--
8.9
6.1
Quality of selfies
7.7
--
8.6
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
--
8.8
8.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
--
272 reviews
188 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.657 W/Kg on head
1.410 W/Kg on body 		0.645 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		0.578 W/Kg on head
0.392 W/Kg on body 		1.000 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- -- 0.921 W/Kg on head
0.517 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
--
8.8
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.5
--
8.8
8.7
And the WiFi?
9.3
--
8.7
8.9
Number of reviews
6 reviews
--
272 reviews
188 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
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3100 mAh
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3000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
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  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 35%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
--
272 reviews
188 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.2 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.2 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
--
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 11%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
--
272 reviews
188 reviews
Prices
From $ 140 --
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