BQ Aquaris M8

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₹ 11,990 (Last Known Price)
BQ Aquaris M8 is permanently discontinued.
Key Specs
Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Performance
  • Quad Core, 1.3 GHz
  • MediaTek MT8163
  • 2 GB RAM
Display
  • 8.0 inches (20.32 cm)
  • 189 PPI, IPS LCD
Camera
  • 5 MP Primary Camera
  • No Flash
  • 2 MP Front Camera, No Front Flash
Battery
  • 4050 mAh
  • Non-Removable
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Summary
Buy For
  • Compact size
  • Decent configuration
  • Good storage space
Beware of
  • No voice calling
  • Average camera
  • Average battery
Verdict
The BQ Aquaris M8 is a compact tablet that is powered by a decent processor and is supported by a good enough storage option. However, all the features combined, appear to be average when compared with other tablets within the same price range. But still, given its compact size and a comparatively lighter body, it can be chosen over the others any day. So if you want a pocket friendly tablet, that fits in your pocket as well, have a look at this one.
Compact yet powerful
Display and Configuration

The BQ Aquaris M8 poses with a compact 8.0-inch IPS LCD screen that flaunts a resolution of 800 x 1,280 pixels, resulting from a density of 189 pixels per inch. The capacitive multi-touch touchscreen comes along with screen protection.

At the heart of it, this tablet is powered by a quad-core Cortex A53 processor, clocking a speed of 1.3GHz, which is placed on a chipset of MediaTek MT8163. The processor is assisted by a 2GB RAM make sure that multitasking and gaming becomes a smooth affair, without glitches. A GPU of Mali-T720 MP2 takes care of the graphics with ease.

Camera and Storage

The BQ Aquaris M8 is fitted with a 5MP primary camera that can process images of 2,592 x 1,944 pixels resolution and videos of 1,920 x 1,080 at 30 frames per second with the help of digital zoom and 2.8f aperture. The 2MP front camera seems to be a decent enough for all you selfie and video calling requirements.

The tablet comes with a 16GB inbuilt internal storage option, which can be further expanded up to 256GB with the help of a microSD card. Further, the external OTG supports that you don’t face any issues with the storage department.

Battery and Connectivity

The BQ Aquaris M8 is supplied with ample fuel by a 4,050mAh non-removable li-polymer battery, which is enough to keep the tablet awake for a decent period of time.

In the connectivity department, the tablet offers basic features like advanced Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Bluetooth v4.1 and a microUSB 2.0 slot.
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