The entire mobile phone segment can currently be divided into two categories depending on the manufacturer. These are products from large premium brands and inexpensive devices from little-known small companies, many of which are located in China. Between these extreme groups, of course, mid-range brands also occupy a place, but tough competitive conditions force them to maintain a clear position in the market. And in this context, BQ phones occupy a special place. Reviews about them emphasize the affordable cost, but at the same time they praise the devices for their overall rather high quality of workmanship.
General information about the manufacturer
Compared to other popular cell phone manufacturers, BQ is a very young company. It was founded in 2010 and since then it has been part of the Mundo Reader holding. The company specializes in the development of electronic devices and accessories. In recent years, the brand's engineers have been creating BQ phones with some success. Customer reviews indicate the originality of the company's approach to the development of smartphones, in particular, which also determines the success of the products on the market. Of course, there is no talk of competition with corporations like Apple or Samsung, but there are also no serious differences from famous models in the same general quality properties. The difference rather has an image connotation, which has nothing to do directly with consumer qualities.
About company
Devices known under the BQ brand are phones whose manufacturer is called Mundo Reader. This is a Spanish company that began its activities back in 2009. The start of the success of this group was the import of cheap electronics from China, mainly e-books, the first mobile phones and some accessories. There weren’t really any smartphones at that time, other than the Apple iPhone.
Having seen the success, those who are now producing BQ phones (the manufacturing country, as already noted, is Spain) have opened their own development. A design line was formed (the phones, however, look typical of many touch devices) and a brand, under which production began. As time has shown, this decision was quite successful. This made it possible, to some extent, to attract buyers to BQ phones, the manufacturing country of which is the homeland for most of them.
Company philosophy
A special approach to creating phones is associated with the general production concept. Initially, the company focuses on attracting people who have their own special vision of the product. This is what allows it to release the original BQ phone. Reviews indicate that this concept can be seen in the design of smartphones and in technical qualities with functional content. Although, of course, in order to maintain its position in the market, the manufacturer still has to comply with certain rules for developing phones related to the requirements for ergonomics and power components.
Features of BQ Mobile Devices
The developers strive to offer brand fans relevant, but at the same time optimized offers. There is a framework within which the manufacturer can freely experiment with technical parameters and at the same time fit into acceptable price segments. For example, for most phones of this brand, a 5-8 megapixel camera has long become the norm. Moreover, the shooting quality itself is better than that of many competitive models with similar parameters. This, in particular, is confirmed by reviews of BQ phones. Memory specifications are not so high compared to the level of competitors - the average RAM size is only 1 GB, and the storage capacity of 8 GB is also not impressive. But the operating systems in smartphones are regularly updated. The company bases its latest models on Android versions 6-7. In terms of autonomy, the models differ from each other. Developers can use low-capacity cells of the order of 1500 mAh, and batteries of 5000 mAh. Of course, equipping with one or another battery is determined by the potential costs of the device’s resource during operation.
Device Features
If you carefully study BQ (phones whose country of manufacture is also Spain), the difference with Chinese gadgets will actually not be easy to identify. These are ordinary Android or Ubuntu touch smartphones, equipped with the same processors and graphics engines as Chinese products from little-known manufacturers. As a rule, this is MediaTek MT6592. If we talk about screens, we won’t find anything new here either - the models come with displays equipped with an IPS matrix.
Reviews of the BQM-1831 Step model
One of the most affordable models of the company, which offers basic communication capabilities. Owners of this phone point to good audibility, robust housing and physical ergonomics. The device turned out to be compact, but at the same time functional for its class and well assembled. For example, it is worth noting the Bluetooth, USB interfaces, as well as the ability to listen to tracks in MP3 format and access to the Internet - this BQ BQM phone is equipped with these and other functions. Reviews with negative impressions about this model also exist. They, in particular, point to a modest battery capacity, a tiny display and limited communication standards.
Reviews of the BQ-5022 Bond model
This device can be called an intermediate link between budget versions and the middle class in the manufacturer’s line. The device belongs to the category of smartphones, supports Android 6.0 OS, has an 8-megapixel camera, navigation tools, etc. In turn, reviews of the BQ Bond phone include touchscreen operation, display quality, high performance with fast response, among its strengths. sound and design.
The shortcomings of the smartphone that owners note deserve special attention. Most of the criticism concerns glossy surfaces. They leave marks on them, which does not add to the attractiveness of the stylish body of the BQ phone. Reviews about the battery are also not encouraging. The small volume of the battery and the rapid consumption of energy reserves, even in the average mode of resource use, are emphasized.
Reviews of the Strike Mini model
Also a model in the intermediate category, which can be considered as a budget smartphone. The device is based on the Android 7.0 platform, allows you to work with two SIM cards, has 8 GB of memory and a 5-megapixel camera. The owners also point out the good build quality, the use of high-quality plastic and the stylish design of this BQ phone. Reviews about physical ergonomics are mixed. On the one hand, many are quite satisfied with the heaviness of the case. But there are also negative weight assessments, the authors of which add to this criticism of the low battery potential - only 1300 mAh. And yet, in terms of the combination of functionality with a wide range of communications, this option is quite worthy of attention. Especially considering the price tag, which is about 3 thousand rubles.
Memory and processor
For its February 2021 6430L Aurora smartphone, BQ chose MediaTek's Helio P60 processor, also known as MT6771. This is a 12-nanometer chip with two clusters of ARM cores - four high-performance Cortex A73 at a frequency of up to 2 GHz and the same number of energy-efficient Cortex A53 with a maximum frequency of the same 2 GHz.
Helio P60 was released in February 2021. It has a built-in triple-core Mali-G72 MP3 graphics card at a frequency of up to 800 MHz, an LTE Cat.13 modem, and support for UFS 2.1 and eMMC 5.1 integrated memory standards. Supported RAM – LPDDR4X up to 8 GB.
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The RAM in the BQ 6430L Aurora is half as much - 4 GB. The volume of the integrated storage is 64 GB, plus it is possible to install an additional microSD card of 128 GB.
Reviews of the BQ-5059 Strike Power model
The most noticeable and popular model of the manufacturer, the features of which include a 13 megapixel camera with autofocus and a capacious 5000 mAh battery. Otherwise, we can state that the technical parameters of the BQ 5059 Strike Power phone are balanced. Reviews from the owners emphasize that the main advantage of the device is the battery. While in other respects the model has many direct competitors, it is the capacious battery that makes it stand out. But this is not all the advantages. For example, many owners of the gadget highly appreciated the presence of metal panels in the case and a well-implemented operating system based on Android 7.0.
But it was not without its drawbacks. They are expressed in those very average parameters. Thus, users criticize the creators for the reduced amount of RAM - only 1 GB. Therefore, those who are looking for a device for powerful games and applications can avoid the BQ 5059 Strike Power phone. Reviews also negatively evaluate the size of the main memory. Only 8 GB is certainly not enough for a model of this level, although there are memory expansion options.
Reviews of the BQ-5057 Strike 2 model
The model is positioned as the next generation of the previous device, but it is rather a variation on its platform, since the phone has gained little in terms of technology and functionality. Moreover, with the same shooting capabilities and the same communication and technical components, the device has lost half of its battery capacity - the volume is 2500 mAh. Of course, this flaw was compensated for by the price tag of the second generation BQ Strike phone. Reviews note that the device is available for 5 thousand on average and this is a worthy offer taking into account the other remaining advantages. If we talk about other advantages besides the reduced cost, then the presence of an energy-saving mode, an optimized and ergonomic body, as well as a high-quality screen with a modern IPS HD matrix will come to the fore.
Screen and battery
The display of the new BQ camera phone has a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a non-standard aspect ratio of 19.25:9. This is an IPS matrix with a cutout in the upper left corner for the camera and a resolution of 2310x1080 pixels (Full HD+ format). The screen frames around the entire perimeter are minimal, as a result of which it occupies 93% of the front panel of the case.
The screen has almost no bezels, and there is no iPhone-style “unibrow”
The display, like all other components of the smartphone, is powered by a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. The manufacturer does not name the battery life, but it allows you to charge the battery via a modern symmetrical USB-C connector. The package, unlike the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max for 130 thousand rubles, includes a 2-amp charger. The smartphone does not have a separate headphone input, so you won’t be able to listen to music and charge your phone at the same time without a special adapter (not included in the kit).
Reviews of the BQ-5201 Space model
This device is one of the most expensive and, accordingly, technologically advanced in the company’s smartphone family. What is good about this BQ phone? Reviews praise the model for its 4000 mAh battery capacity, support for 4G LTE technology and overall ergonomics. By the way, the technical qualities of the filling determined the high performance of the model - suffice it to say that the device’s RAM is 3 GB.
To summarize the advantages, a high-quality clear screen, a 16-megapixel camera, autonomy and design will also come to the fore. As for the shortcomings, there are practically none, although experienced users point to the processor that the BQ phone is equipped with. Customer reviews characterize it as an outdated system from the budget line. However, general operating practice does not find any weak points in terms of speed and performance of the device.
Shark Series
This includes rugged models. This is not to say that there are very few inexpensive “off-road” smartphones on the market: go to AliExpress, enter “IP68” in the search bar and choose from hundreds of options. But we would still recommend buying a secure smartphone in Russia - with a guarantee and service. If it fails due to contact with water, you can figure it out and get at least a free repair. You won't get anything like this from an AliExpress seller.
BQ 5541L Shark Rush
So it turns out that representatives of the Shark family may not have such pronounced features as other BQ models, and yet they are not deprived of the right to life. The BQ 5541L Shark Rush model, by the way, offers NFC, among other things, which is a useful little thing.
How to choose the best BQ phone?
The line of BQ mobile devices is not so extensive compared to the ranges of major global manufacturers. And yet the products cover the most outstanding niches. If you need a simple phone for calls and basic multimedia functions, then you should prefer the Step modification for 600-700 rubles. Next comes the extensive Strike class, the choice of which should be made based on specific needs. Fundamental points, in particular, relate to the performance and autonomy capabilities for which the BQ mobile phone battery is responsible. Reviews about the cameras are generally the same. Both 5-megapixel matrices and 13-megapixel modules justify their nominal value, demonstrating good shooting quality. If you need a premium-level device, then there are few options in this choice. Maybe the Space model, but judging by the reviews, it’s well worth its 11 thousand.
Line of budget TVs from the Russian company BQ
The young Russian company BQ, which first announced itself in the electronics market with a number of inexpensive mobile phones, and subsequently smartphones, tablets and accessories for them, decided to expand the range of its products by releasing six modifications of TVs with diagonals from 21.5 to 31.5 inches. All models are equipped with high-resolution screens (HD and Full HD) and sound speakers with a power of 6 to 16 watts with high sound quality.
All modifications are capable of displaying up to 16.7 million colors, are equipped with analog and digital tuners, have USB and HDMI connectors, as well as a slot for a Cl+ card, which makes it possible to view encrypted channels.
The price of a TV, depending on the screen size, varies from 6,490 to 8,890 rubles. The BQ TV line is expected to expand significantly in the future. On the company's website you can find information about the launch of 16 new TV models with a diagonal of up to 49.5 inches and a price of up to 22,000 rubles. Also included are TVs with Smart TV function.
