Comparison between:
- BQ Mobile BQ-6000L Aurora
- BQ Mobile BQ-5206L Balance
- BQ Mobile BQ-5001L Contact
- BQ Mobile BQ-7084G Simple
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| BQ Mobile BQ-6000L Aurora | BQ Mobile BQ-5206L Balance | BQ Mobile BQ-5001L Contact | BQ Mobile BQ-7084G Simple | |
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| Model alias | BQ-6000L | BQ-5206L | BQ-5001L | BQ-7084G |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 76.9 mm 7.69 cm 0.252 ft 3.028 in | 74 mm 7.4 cm 0.243 ft 2.913 in | 73 mm 7.3 cm 0.24 ft 2.874 in | 188 mm 18.8 cm 0.617 ft 7.402 in |
| Height | 160 mm 16 cm 0.525 ft 6.299 in | 149.5 mm 14.95 cm 0.49 ft 5.886 in | 144 mm 14.4 cm 0.472 ft 5.669 in | 108 mm 10.8 cm 0.354 ft 4.252 in |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm 0.82 cm 0.027 ft 0.323 in | 9.9 mm 0.99 cm 0.032 ft 0.39 in | 9.9 mm 0.99 cm 0.032 ft 0.39 in | 10.2 mm 1.02 cm 0.033 ft 0.402 in |
| Weight | 189 g 0.42 lbs 6.67 oz | - | 166 g 0.37 lbs 5.86 oz | 270 g 0.6 lbs 9.52 oz |
| Volume | 100.89 cm³ 6.13 in³ | 109.52 cm³ 6.65 in³ | 104.07 cm³ 6.32 in³ | 207.1 cm³ 12.58 in³ |
| Colors | Black Gold | Gold Black Gray | Gold Black Red Blue Silver | Black |
| Body materials | Metal Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | - |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Features | - | - | 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.
| GSM | GSM 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 | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz | LTE 800 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz | 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 technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 6 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ |
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 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 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.
| SoC | MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD) | MediaTek MT6737V | MediaTek MT6737V | Spreadtrum SC7731C |
| Process technology | 16 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| CPU | 4x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.65 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 1.25 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 1.25 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit | 32 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv7-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 256 KB + 256 KB | 32 KB + 32 KB | 32 KB + 32 KB | 32 KB + 32 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 2048 KB 2 MB | 512 KB 0.5 MB | 512 KB 0.5 MB | 512 KB 0.5 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| CPU frequency | 2400 MHz | 1250 MHz | 1250 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | ARM Mali-400 MP1 |
| GPU cores | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 550 MHz | 550 MHz | 512 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 2 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR2/LPDDR3 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Single channel | Single channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 1600 MHz | 640 MHz | 640 MHz | 533 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 64 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS | TFT |
| Diagonal size | 6 in 152.4 mm 15.24 cm | 5.2 in 132.08 mm 13.21 cm | 5 in 127 mm 12.7 cm | 7 in 177.8 mm 17.78 cm |
| Width | 2.68 in 68.16 mm 6.82 cm | 2.55 in 64.75 mm 6.48 cm | 2.45 in 62.26 mm 6.23 cm | 6.04 in 153.41 mm 15.34 cm |
| Height | 5.37 in 136.31 mm 13.63 cm | 4.53 in 115.12 mm 11.51 cm | 4.36 in 110.69 mm 11.07 cm | 3.54 in 89.89 mm 8.99 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.707:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi 105 ppcm | 282 ppi 110 ppcm | 294 ppi 115 ppcm | 170 ppi 66 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 75.75 % | 67.6 % | 65.77 % | 68.13 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 2.5D curved glass screen 1300:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m² | - | 2.5D curved glass screen | - |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer | 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 type | CMOS | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI | - |
| ISO | 100 - 1600 | - | - | - |
| Shutter speed | 1/8 - 12 | - | - | - |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.57 mm | - | - | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED | LED | - |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | - |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | - |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | - |
| Features | 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 | 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 - 5 MP Sensor model - Samsung S5K5E2 (#2) Sensor type - CMOS BSI (#2) Sensor size - 2.9 x 2.15 mm (#2) | Interpolated resolution - 13 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.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX376 Exmor RS | - | - | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | - | - | - |
| Sensor format | 1/2.78" | - | - | - |
| Pixel size | 1 µm 0.001000 mm | - | - | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | - | - | - |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.5 mm | - | - | - |
| Auxiliary light | - | LED | LED | - |
| Image resolution | 5120 x 3840 pixels 19.66 MP | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | - | - | - |
| Aperture size - f/2.4 (#2) Angle of view - 120° (#2) Secondary front camera - 8 MP | Interpolated resolution - 8 MP | - | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| Waves MaxxAudio | - | - | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS | GPS A-GPS | 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-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11b 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.
| Version | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Features | A2DP | A2DP | A2DP | A2DP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage |
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 jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML 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/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB 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 | 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/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV QuickTime MP4 WebM WMV | 3GPP AVI DivX MP4 WebM WMV | 3GPP AVI DivX MP4 WebM WMV | 3GPP AVI MP4 |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4010 mAh | 5000 mAh | 2000 mAh | 2000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2 A | - | - | - |
| Features | Non-removable | Non-removable | Removable | Non-removable |
| BQ Mobile BQ-6000L Aurora | BQ Mobile BQ-5206L Balance | BQ Mobile BQ-5001L Contact | BQ Mobile BQ-7084G Simple |