Similarities and differences between the bq aquaris vs and the aquaris vs plus
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BQ is news thanks to its latest presentation. The Spanish brand has officially presented two new terminals. We refer to the continuators of the Aquaris range: the VS and the VS Plus.
These two phones, according to BQ itself, are designed with the young user in mind. And for this reason, the company has wanted to bet very strongly on a terminal with medium characteristics and a very attractive price. In the words of the company itself, they wanted to create the best phones in terms of quality / price on the market.
Therefore, we have proposed to analyze both terminals. We will do a small review of the characteristics of both terminals, comparing their specifications and clarifying the doubts about the two phones.
COMPARATIVE SHEET
| BQ Aquaris VS | BQ Aquaris VS Plus | |
| screen | 5,2 ″ HD LCD, 2,5D Dinorex Glass | 5.5 ″ Full HD LCD, 2.5D Dinorex Crystal, Quantum Color |
| Main chamber | 12 MP f / 2.0, Full HD 30 fps video, RAW format and manual control | 12 MP f / 2.0, Full HD 30 fps video, RAW format and manual control |
| Camera for selfies | 8 MP, f / 2.0, Full HD video 30 fps | 8 MP, f / 2.0, Full HD video 30 fps |
| Internal memory | 32 or 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Extension | microSD up to 256GB | With 256 GB microSD cards |
| Processor and RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8-core 1.4 GHz and 3 or 4 GB of RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz 8-core and 4GB RAM |
| Drums | 3,100 mAh, fast charge | 3,400 mAh, fast charge |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, Micro USB OTG, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac | BT 4.2, GPS, Micro USB OTG, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac |
| SIM | nanoSIM (Dual SIM) | nanoSIM (Dual SIM) |
| Design | Polycarbonate and aluminum, IP68 certified
Available in a single color: white (front) / gold (rear) |
Polycarbonate and aluminum
Available in a single color: white (front) / gold (rear) |
| Dimensions | 148.1 x 73x 8.4 mm, 165 grams | 152 x 76.7 x 8.4mm, 183 grams |
| Featured Features | Dual SIM, Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, Dual SIM |
| Release date | Available | February 16, 2018 |
| Price | from 180 euros (official) | 220 euros (official) |
Design and display
At first glance, the design of the BQ Aquaris VS and the VS Plus are not very different. The Spanish brand is traditional in this regard, and maintains the line of previous terminals, such as the V and V Plus. As for the screen, things change.
The screen of the BQ Aqueois VS presents an HD resolution within 5.2 ″, with a screen ratio of 16: 9. For its part, the VS Plus will appear with a 5.5 ″ screen and Full HD resolution. As data to take into account, both terminals include Cristal Dinorex technology on their screens.
Processor and memory
In terms of power, the balance is quite balanced between both devices. The two terminals have a 1.4 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 430 processor. The difference at this point is in the RAM. While the standard version of the BQ Aquaris VS has 3 GB of RAM, the VS Plus has 4 GB. Both phones have Android Nougat included, however, BQ itself has ensured the update of the two models to Android 8.
When it comes to memory, the difference is somewhat greater. On the one hand, the Aquaris VS stores up to 32 GB in its standard version. On the other hand, the VS Plus is capable of storing up to 64 GB. Both terminals have a micro SD slot to increase their capacity.
Camera
In terms of camera it is where both models are more united. Both the BQ Aquaris VS and the VS Plus have the same specifications in the main camera and in the front. In the first we find a single 12-megapixel lens, while the front camera is presented with an 8-megapixel sensor.
Price and availability
As we have seen, there are many similarities and few differences between the two terminals. Both models will have a single color model available with the peculiarity that it is white on the front and gold on the back. For all those interested in either of the two devices, we advise that the two terminals will only be available online, either through the official BQ website or in stores that distribute BQ terminals, but exclusively for online sales.
As for the price and dates, the BQ Aquaris VS Plus will not be available until February 16, 2018, and will go on the market for a price of 220 euros. However, the BQ Aquaris VS is already available, and it starts at 180 euros in its standard version.
