8 best BQ phones

Russia is a unique country. We have several brands under which allegedly domestic devices are distributed. For example, a Russian product is considered BQ (not to be confused with those phones that are sold in other countries). No doubt, the Russian company is making some efforts, but mostly only to distribute its products to the shops. In fact, she does not design her products, but chooses billets from Chinese factories. However, this does not mean that such smartphones are bad. On the contrary, the specimens in our rating will surely delight their owner! And they can not find a buyer, because there are such devices - very inexpensive.

We are going to talk not only about smartphones. The fact is that under the brand BQ are sold and regular phones. Not to mention the push-button cell phones can not, because they are also in active demand. Agree, older people are easier to buy just such a device, rather than puzzling over how to use the monster with a touch screen.

Top BQ phones rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best BQ smartphones	1	BQ 6200L Aurora	15 990 ₽
	2	BQ 6015L Universe	10 990 ₽
	3	BQ 5516L Twin	7 990 ₽
	4	BQ 5201 Space	8 490 ₽
	5	BQ 5500L Advance	6 990 ₽
Top BQ Phones	1	BQ 2205 Ruffe	2 280 ₽
	2	BQ 2433 Dream DUO	2 331 ₽
	3	BQ 3201 Option	1 965 ₽

Best BQ smartphones

BQ 6200L Aurora

Rating: 4.9

It may seem that the Russian company BQ will not bother with devices with exquisite designs. But no. In its assortment there is a BQ 6200L Aurora - a frameless smartphone, at the disposal of which there is a mono-brow, as in some iPhone X. Not only the front camera, but also auxiliary sensors are located in the shaped cut-out. By the way, the front-end here is supplemented with the face recognition function. This method of blocking is highly reliable - the system will not exactly confuse your face with a photo.

If we talk about the display, then its diagonal is increased to 6.2 inches. At the same time, it is impossible to call him huge. The screen width is left standard, with the result that the management of the Android 8.1 operating system and any applications is easy. The display is stretched to a height - this allows you to simultaneously use two programs at once. As for the resolution, it is 2246x1080 pixels. The only disappointment is that IPS technology was used to produce the display. The presence of a separate layer with backlighting does not allow to achieve perfect black colors, and also adversely affects energy consumption. However, BQ does not have access to AMOLED panels, so it’s pointless to put this fact in flaws.

The smartphone turned out to be very beautiful, but too weighty. 197 grams are felt in the hand and in the pocket. At the same time, it is completely incomprehensible why the device is so heavy. What components led to this? Certainly not a battery whose capacity does not exceed 3000 mAh.

Budget smartphones rarely get a decent camera. BQ 6200L Aurora is a kind of exception to the rule. On the back of this gadget are dual camera lenses. The resolution of the matrices used here is 16 and 5 Mp.Of course, there is no optical stabilization or something like that. But even without that, the camera almost perfectly copes with its main task. She is able to blur the background, resulting in good portraits. Well, the video here is written in Full HD resolution - it is unlikely that you will have at least some complaints about the picture.

BQ 6200L Aurora can be easily compared with the flagships of the past. The work of this device provides an eight-core processor MediaTek Helio P60. This is an excellent chipset, the clock frequency of which reaches 2 GHz. With him, the smartphone is gaining about 140 thousand points in AnTuTu Benchmark! Even under the body of the smartphone hides 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Absolutely enough space for any number of applications! And if you are going to store media files, then installing a memory card, the slot for which the manufacturer has not forgotten, will not prevent. Download files offered using modules LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. You'll love high speed for sure! A nice bonus is the USB Type-C connector, the plug into which is inserted only the first time. There is also a fingerprint scanner - in case the face recognition for some reason does not suit you.

Alas, the device has some unpleasant moments. For example, there is no 3.5mm audio jack. Want to use wired headphones? We'll have to connect them through a complete adapter. Someone will make a complaint about the missing NFC chip. Because of this, this smartphone can not replace a bank card.

BQ 6015L Universe

Rating: 4.8

Do not like the traditional "monobrow"? In this case, we recommend that you consider buying the BQ 6015L Universe. Here, a drop-shaped notch is used instead. This means that there is only room for the front camera lens. The sensors moved to the lower part of the front panel, and the earpiece was located in the upper framing area.

The operation of this device provides the operating system Android 8.0. It displays the image on a 6-inch display, created by IPS technology. The manufacturer tried to save in every way, so the screen resolution was 1528x720 pixels. We can say that this parameter is literally on the verge of recognizing pixelation. If you have not used a more expensive smartphone, then you are unlikely to make claims to such a display - you will be delighted with it. By the way, the aspect ratio of 19: 9 should contribute to comfortable work with two applications in simultaneous mode.

The smartphone went on sale with two different colors of the case. In any case, you will get a device in your hands, the weight of which does not exceed 157 g. You can immediately understand that there was no place inside for a particularly capacious battery. Nevertheless, 3000 mAh is also a worthy parameter, for someone it will be enough for a day and a half to use the device.

In contrast to the model discussed above, this representative of our rating does not have a dual camera. On the rear panel of the BQ 6015L there is only one lens. When light passes through it, it hits a 13 megapixel array. Do not even think about any background blur. As a result, you will receive images of medium quality. It can be seen that the manufacturer saved the most on camera. On the back, but not on the front - it can boast a 16-megapixel sensor, quietly fixing even all the defects of the skin.

To access the global web, it is proposed to use Wi-Fi and LTE modules.And here there is NFC, so the owner of this smartphone can refuse to use a bank card on a permanent basis. But the infrared transmitter is not here - only Xiaomi and Huawei companies introduce it into their devices. I am glad that the manufacturer has not forgotten about the fingerprint scanner. However, it is felt that he does not belong to the last generation.

Well, what components ensure the work of all the above good? This smartphone is based on Snapdragon 435. This is a good eight-core chipset, created by Qualcomm. Its power is enough to run here any applications. You can even play, but with slightly reduced graphics settings. Another product has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. Without a microSD card can not do, rest assured. Unless you use this device only for correspondence in instant messengers, browsing YouTube and visiting those or other sites.

It remains to add that the manufacturer has declared support for OTG. This means that the appropriate adapter will help you to connect a regular USB flash drive to the smartphone.

BQ 5516L Twin

Rating: 4.7

This device has a much more familiar design of the front panel. There is no monobrow here. There is even a frame that will definitely disappoint someone. However, the framework can not be called very wide, and therefore they almost do not interfere. Under the display there is a place for touch buttons. However, the manufacturer decided to get rid of them. At the same time, he moved the fingerprint scanner to the back panel.

Perhaps BQ can be commended for trying to install a fresh version of the “green robot” on their smartphones. Here, Android 8.1 is applied, which will become outdated only after three or four years. Also, this representative of our rating is able to boast two slots for SIM-cards and a weight not exceeding 154 grams.

If the previous model we reviewed suffered from a low resolution display, then there is no such problem. The IPS panel which is located here is ideal for watching videos on YouTube, as it has a 16: 9 aspect ratio. Comfortable viewing and contributes to the resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. With a 5.5-inch diagonal, this resulted in a pixel density of 401 PPI. In short, it is impossible to find fault with the screen. Only those very lateral frames painted in black are embarrassing - they can be distracting to someone.

Despite the very affordable price tag (in Russian stores the BQ 5516L Twin sells for 8 thousand rubles), the device received a dual camera. Of course, only the main matrix can boast of any high resolution. The auxiliary module is only two megapixel, and its main task is to determine the background, which the system then tries to blur. “Front-line” is much simpler here - it consists of one lens, under which the sensor is located, the resolution of which is 8 Mp. Photos are good, but no more.

It is not at all surprising that such an inexpensive smartphone did not receive an NFC chip. For the money you do not expect to get even a fingerprint scanner. But he is here! Not the best, but still at least some! If there was also a USB Type-C jack present - it would be a miracle! However, an aging micro-USB is used instead. It's a pity. But then it’s easier for him to find an OTG adapter that allows access to the contents of a USB flash drive.

Of course, the manufacturer mercilessly saved on some components.For example, he used even an eight-core, but low-power processor. This MediaTek MT6750, providing in AnTuTu Benchmark no more than 37 thousand points. In short, gamers will not like such a smartphone. We can safely say that this device should be used as a "dialer". Otherwise, you may also encounter a shortage of free space for installing the next application - the device received only 16 GB of permanent memory. As for the battery, its capacity is 3080 mAh.

BQ 5201 Space

Rating: 4.7

This representative of our rating is running Android 7.0. This version of the "green robot" indicates that the device was released not yesterday. This is evidenced by the design of the front panel. The fact is that there are fairly wide areas above and below the screen. Moreover, the manufacturer introduced touch keys, between which there is a physical button “Home” - in recent years almost everyone has refused such a concept. Note that a fingerprint sensor is built into the physical key. And putting your finger on the area under the display is much more convenient than reaching for the scanner on the back panel, if it were there.

The device turned out to be very compact, although it cannot be called thin. Is it really located inside the capacious battery? By weight, amounting to 162 grams, this seems to be impossible. However, in fact, the product is really capable of boasting a battery, the capacity of which is up to 4000 mAh. The only pity is that recharging is carried out through the micro-USB connector, famous for the fact that you don’t always get it with the plug the first time.

In such a small smartphone could not fit a huge display. Here, its diagonal is modest by modern standards 5.2 inches. IPS technology was used to create the screen, contributing to soft color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. The resolution is 1280x720 pixels. Not much, but with such a diagonal, the detail of the picture seems almost perfect.

The cameras used here are also a little surprised. Of course, there are no dual modules, but under the lenses there are hidden high resolution matrices. In particular, the rear camera is 16 megapixels. Although we can not admit that the quality of the photographs still does not pull on such a number of pixels. It is possible that interpolation is used here. However, it must be admitted that a rare smartphone with such a price tag can offer at least something similar. If we talk about the front camera, it provides 13-megapixel images.

BQ 5201 Space can be used to access the Internet. Of course, the manufacturer did not forget about the LTE-module, thanks to which the data is downloaded at a sufficiently high speed. There is also Wi-Fi, the most capable of working with the standard 802.11n. It seems that its capabilities such a device lacks a head.

Sold for 8 thousand. Rubles representative of our rating has a good amount of memory. Agree, 32 GB is quite acceptable. It is unlikely that you will come to an end with free space, no matter how many applications are installed. If you want to keep music, videos and other media files on your smartphone, then it’s better to get a memory card. The slot for it is separate, so no one will forbid you to use both two SIM cards and an external drive.

And what will you have to accept by buying such a device? Perhaps, first of all I want to complain about the processor. Yes, MediaTek MT6753 is an eight-core chipset.But the power reserve is barely enough to run games at low graphics settings - this is unlikely to suit any teenage gamer. You can also grieve about the absence of an NFC chip. Alas, it is missing in most BQ smartphones.

BQ 5500L Advance

Rating: 4.6

Another representative of our rating, existing not the first year. Now it is sold for only 6-7 thousand rubles. We must admit that now such a purchase may be the most optimal. For this money you will get a device that behaves perfectly in any conditions - even under bright sunlight, what is happening on its screen is clearly visible. But, of course, the budget status imposes certain restrictions on the power indicators.

The operating system here is Android 7.0. This is not the latest version, but it is unlikely to become very obsolete in the next couple of years. Longer, this smartphone will not be used - in the future you will definitely want more, starting the search for a device with more advanced features.

This unit can not be called small. However, the manufacturer managed to meet the 159 grams, which is good news. In the hand, the device is felt, but the pocket does not burden. Of course, the product is not frameless - the borders of the IPS display used here are clearly visible. It is possible that this is why the manufacturer decided to stop at 5.45 inches - a larger screen could not be used with such frames. Well, the resolution of 1440x720 pixels indicates that BQ had to save. By the way, even with this parameter, each square inch of the display area consists of 295 pixels, which is an excellent result.

This smartphone can be used for photography. For this, it is endowed with a 13 megapixel camera. Of course, blur the background is impossible. Well, in terms of the quality of photos, the device is comparable to the top devices of six or even seven years old. In short, the pictures are not ideal, but they have to arrange a budget smartphone purchaser. In the evening it is better to forget about taking photos. And certainly you should not count on high-quality video recording - it uses a strong compression, which is why the picture is supplied with a huge number of artifacts.

Surprisingly, even such an inexpensive device can boast an 8-megapixel front-facing. However, the pictures allow you to think about whether interpolation is used here. In short, the result is definitely not like those who are engaged in self-shooting on a daily basis. It can be seen that, first of all, this camera is designed for organizing video calls - in some Skype its capabilities are quite enough.

Some people assume that smartphones sold for 6-7 thousand rubles do not have high-speed wireless modules. Such consumers are mistaken. BQ 5500L Advance works without any problems in LTE networks. This means that it allows you to watch videos on YouTube in any conditions, even outside the premises. As for the Wi-Fi module, it transmits and receives data only over the 802.11n network. But this standard is enough for such a smartphone, you won’t download multi-gigabyte files here.

Alas, the rest of the specifications of the gadget are more disappointing than encouraging. For example, the quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor is unlikely to allow the use of a smartphone for games. Even more distressing is the amount of persistent memory, which is only 16 GB here. In the future, you will definitely encounter a shortage of free space for installing new applications, even if you regularly move certain programs to a memory card.And you can also make a complaint about the missing NFC-chip. But the device received a fingerprint scanner. One of the first generations, but the buyer of a cheap smartphone in any case will be pleased with it.

It remains to add that under the back cover of the BQ 5500L Advance there is a battery, the capacity of which is 2500 mAh. Unfortunately, the charger will have to use every night.

Top BQ Phones

BQ 2205 Ruffe

Rating: 4.9

Push-button cell phones have at least one advantage in low price. And some models also have other advantages. For example, BQ 2205 Ruffe has a shockproof housing. This is extremely important for any person who regularly drops the phone on the floor or even on the asphalt. The usual mobile phone after this falls into pieces, forcing the search for the battery and the back cover. The same device will surely survive the fall without any consequences - you can even continue the conversation.

It should be noted that the BQ 2205 Ruffe is not similar to other secure phones. It is not painted in any bright color. No, a mobile phone can have a green or yellow insert, but you should look for it only on the side ends and in the form of a border on the front side. Oddly enough, this is enough to quickly recognize the device in the water or in the snow.

As it should be, you can insert two SIM cards in this device. You can also use a memory card. On the external drive is proposed to contain music and some images. The device itself has only 32 MB of internal memory. But this is quite normal for any modern “button” - for quite a long time, none of the manufacturers have even thought about providing their creation with a large amount of built-in storage.

Classic push-button phones weigh almost nothing. About BQ 2205 Ruffe can not say. Protected from shock and moisture, the body affected the mass - as a result, it was 145 g. However, this does not frighten those who have ever used a smartphone with a screen with a diagonal of more than 5.7 inches.

If we are talking about the display, then here its diagonal does not exceed 2.2 inches. This is a typical parameter for the entire “button” on the market. The resolution is disappointing, but not much - for some phones and 220x176 pixels are an unachievable parameter.

Below the display are convenient buttons. The control is implemented using the four direction keys and the central button - it is impossible to get confused in the menu

If you look at the back of the phone, you can see the lens of the built-in camera. The resolution of the matrix used here is not specified, but there is no doubt that low-quality photos are waiting for the user. However, the resulting images will be enough to add them to the contact book, and the larger owner of such a phone is not needed. FM radio seems to be much more useful - its customers like these mobile phones are noticeably stronger.

The phone can interact with the Bluetooth headset. Well, the autonomous operation of this mobile phone is provided by a 1500 mAh battery. It seems that the use of the charger will be extremely rare. Interestingly, replacing the battery and installing a SIM card is associated with certain difficulties. The fact is that the back cover is screwed. The corresponding screwdriver comes in the kit, but this does not negate the fact that the unscrewing process will take a very long time.

BQ 2433 Dream DUO

Rating: 4.7

Mobile phones made in the clamshell form factor are gradually becoming exotic. Now such devices are made by the readout number of companies. One of them is BQ. Of course, its folding phones are not capable of striking characteristics. These are the usual "dialers" that have a minimum amount of memory and a very modest battery. For example, the BQ 2433 Dream DUO works with a battery that has a capacity of 800 mAh. But this device exists in at least five colors! And it weighs very little - only 112 g.

Mobile phone is dvuhsimochnym. It also has a slot for a memory card. You cannot do without an external drive if you want to use the built-in camera and listen to music. The fact is that the amount of permanent memory installed here is only 64 MB - this is barely enough for a couple of music tracks and several images.

Strangely enough, BQ 2433 Dream DUO is the most advanced folding bed among those present in the market. The fact is that this device is equipped with two screens. Competitors also have an empty top cover on which you can find only the SOS button, and even then not always. Here the buyer is waiting for a full color display, the diagonal of which is 1.77 inches. Inside the phone is an even larger screen. The resolution of the 2.4-inch display is 320x240 pixels - like on the old Nokia smartphones that functioned with Symbian 9.0. It is a pity that a much simpler firmware is used here that does not allow installing additional applications.

As usual, the manufacturer does not specify which camera is built in here. However, its capabilities are quite enough to create a snapshot for the contact book, and the larger buyer of such a phone is not needed.

The structure of this model includes a Bluetooth module. This means that you can connect a wireless headset to the mobile phone. But many phone owners will use it together with wired headphones much more often. With their help, you can listen to FM-radio, which is embedded, it seems, in most modern push-button cell phones.

Perhaps this is a good choice for those who need the usual "dialer", made in the folding form factor. It has basic functionality, and more is not needed by many owners of such a phone. It is a pity that they ask for about 2,600 rubles for a mobile phone. Not every citizen of our country will agree to pay such an amount for an ordinary “button”.

BQ 3201 Option

Rating: 4.4

Closes our rating another push-button phone. He is a familiar candy bar. However, even this device stands out from the competition. The fact is that on its front panel there was a place for a huge display. Its diagonal reaches 3.2 inches! Once, even smartphones could not boast of such a parameter! However, the physical dimensions are large here. The resolution is 320x240 pixels - this is the maximum available option for the modern “button”. There is no doubt that the processor used here would not have digested a higher resolution image. In short, pixelation on this screen is clearly visible. A person with perfect vision. If an elderly person will use the phone, then he is unlikely to make any claims to the display. On the contrary, he will be happy with large signatures in the menu and no less large icons.

Push-button BQ phones are very light. The model called 3201 Option is no exception to the rule - its weight is 116 g.On sale you can find at least three color options - it is not necessary to limit yourself to a mobile phone, the body of which is painted exclusively in black. As for the price, it is equal to two thousand rubles. It seems that for such an atypical phone you can definitely pay that kind of money.

Of course, this device attracts not only the big screen and stylish design. This device can be used for talking on two SIM-cards - not every “button” has such a number of slots. Also here is the FM radio. It will allow you to enjoy music even if there is not a single MP3 track on the memory card. Why on external media? The fact is that the amount of internal memory is only 32 MB, throwing music here is absolutely pointless. By the way, there is a mobile phone and a TV tuner. But it is analog, and this type of signal gradually ceases broadcasting (for example, Moscow completely switched to a “number” in the middle of February 2019).

It is easy to see that the back panel of the device is a shelter for the lens of the built-in camera. Oddly enough, she is able to create good shots. At the very least, the capabilities of a 1.3-megapixel camera is enough to get a photo for the phone book. You need to shoot in good light, since the flash is not here. This is sad, because the lack of such means that the phone can not be used as a flashlight.

Of course, the device does not provide access to the Internet, as there is no possibility to install Java applications. But there is a Bluetooth-module, through which the wireless headset is connected. Do not hope for a gorgeous sound quality - basically the phone is sharpened for its use paired with a mono headset, which, for example, would free your hands in a car.

Included with this mobile phone you get a USB-cable, charger and a removable battery, which ensures the work of the phone. The battery capacity is 1750 mAh. This time the manufacturer did not greedy. Get ready to remember the network adapter every three to four days or even less.

Well, what claims can be made to this mobile phone? No wonder he only closes our selection? Perhaps most disappointing is the lack of a front speaker. Despite the presence of a corresponding cutout, instead of the speaker here is a sham detail. When talking, the interlocutor's voice is heard from the rear speaker, just at a low volume. It is unpleasant. Also, not everyone will like the fact that to activate the radio you need to connect headphones. That is what does not allow to call this model a grandmother.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best BQ smartphones and button phones. You may have noticed that the Russian company has to save a lot by bringing devices with average characteristics. But practice shows that many people in our country are looking for just such gadgets. Often, people simply do not need something other than the ability to communicate in the messenger and watch YouTube. And cheap smartphones do an excellent job with this.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.