Comparison between:
- BQ Mobile BQ-6040L Magic
- BQ Mobile BQ-5518G Jeans
- BQ Mobile BQ-5001L Contact

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

BQ Mobile BQ-6040L MagicBQ Mobile BQ-5518G JeansBQ Mobile BQ-5001L Contact
BQ Mobile BQ-6040L MagicBQ Mobile BQ-5518G JeansBQ Mobile BQ-5001L Contact
Model alias6040L5518GBQ-5001L

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width73.3 mm
7.33 cm
0.24 ft
2.886 in
72.2 mm
7.22 cm
0.237 ft
2.843 in
73 mm
7.3 cm
0.24 ft
2.874 in
Height156 mm
15.6 cm
0.512 ft
6.142 in
147.8 mm
14.78 cm
0.485 ft
5.819 in
144 mm
14.4 cm
0.472 ft
5.669 in
Thickness8.7 mm
0.87 cm
0.029 ft
0.343 in
9 mm
0.9 cm
0.03 ft
0.354 in
9.9 mm
0.99 cm
0.032 ft
0.39 in
Weight161 g
0.35 lbs
5.68 oz
169 g
0.37 lbs
5.96 oz
166 g
0.37 lbs
5.86 oz
Volume99.48 cm³
6.04 in³
96.04 cm³
5.83 in³
104.07 cm³
6.32 in³
ColorsBlack
Blue
Purple
Blue
Gray
Brown
Gold
Black
Red
Blue
Silver
Body materialsPlasticPlasticPlastic

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIMMicro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Number of SIM cards222
FeaturesDual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSM 850 MHz
GSM 900 MHz
GSM 1800 MHz
GSM 1900 MHz
GSM 850 MHz
GSM 900 MHz
GSM 1800 MHz
GSM 1900 MHz
GSM 850 MHz
GSM 900 MHz
GSM 1800 MHz
GSM 1900 MHz
UMTSUMTS 900 MHz
UMTS 2100 MHz
UMTS 900 MHz
UMTS 2100 MHz
UMTS 900 MHz
UMTS 2100 MHz
LTELTE 800 MHz
LTE 1800 MHz
LTE 2100 MHz
LTE 2600 MHz
LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)
-LTE 800 MHz
LTE 1800 MHz
LTE 2100 MHz
LTE 2600 MHz

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesUMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE Cat 4
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE Cat 4

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)Android 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie Go EditionAndroid 7.0 Nougat

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCUnisoc SC9863ASpreadtrum SC7731EMediaTek MT6737V
Process technology28 nm28 nm28 nm
CPU4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A554x 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A74x 1.25 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
CPU bits64 bit32 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8.2-AARMv7-AARMv8-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)-32 KB + 32 KB32 KB + 32 KB
Level 2 cache memory (L2)-512 KB
0.5 MB
512 KB
0.5 MB
CPU cores844
CPU frequency1600 MHz1300 MHz1250 MHz
GPUPowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322ARM Mali-T820 MP1ARM Mali-T720 MP2
GPU cores212
GPU frequency550 MHz600 MHz550 MHz
RAM capacity2 GB1 GB1 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4/LPDDR4XLPDDR2/LPDDR3LPDDR3
RAM channelsDouble channelSingle channelSingle channel
RAM frequency1600 MHz533 MHz640 MHz

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage32 GB16 GB8 GB

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.

TypesmicroSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologyIPSTFTIPS
Diagonal size6.09 in
154.69 mm
15.47 cm
5.45 in
138.43 mm
13.84 cm
5 in
127 mm
12.7 cm
Width2.55 in
64.82 mm
6.48 cm
2.44 in
61.91 mm
6.19 cm
2.45 in
62.26 mm
6.23 cm
Height5.53 in
140.45 mm
14.04 cm
4.87 in
123.82 mm
12.38 cm
4.36 in
110.69 mm
11.07 cm
Aspect ratio2.167:12:1
2:1 (18:9)
1.778:1
16:9
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels480 x 960 pixels720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density282 ppi
110 ppcm
197 ppi
77 ppcm
294 ppi
115 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area79.88 %72.06 %65.77 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Capacitive
Multi-touch
2.5D curved glass screen-2.5D curved glass screen

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Light
Accelerometer
Fingerprint
AccelerometerProximity
Light
Accelerometer

Rear camera

The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS BSI
Aperturef/2--
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent3.54 mm--
Flash typeLEDLEDLED
Image resolution4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
2592 x 1920 pixels
4.98 MP
2592 x 1944 pixels
5.04 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Secondary rear camera - 2 MP--

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Aperturef/1.9--
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent1.99 mm--
Auxiliary light--LED
Image resolution2592 x 1944 pixels
5.04 MP
1600 x 1200 pixels
1.92 MP
1600 x 1200 pixels
1.92 MP
Video resolution640 x 480 pixels
0.31 MP
640 x 480 pixels
0.31 MP
640 x 480 pixels
0.31 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioYesYesYes

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
GPS
A-GPS
GPS
A-GPS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi Hotspot
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi Hotspot
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version4.24.24.0
FeaturesA2DPA2DPA2DP

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeMicro USBMicro USBMicro USB
Version2.02.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Mass storage
Charging
Mass storage
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackYesYesYes

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AMR
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AMR
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AMR
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs3GPP
AVI
MP4
3GPP
AVI
MP4
3GPP
AVI
DivX
MP4
WebM
WMV

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity4000 mAh2500 mAh2000 mAh
TypeLi-PolymerLi-IonLi-Polymer
Charger output power5 V / 1.55 A--
FeaturesNon-removableRemovableRemovable
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