Comparison between:
- BQ Mobile BQ-5512L Strike Forward
- BQ Mobile BQ-5500L Advance
- BQ Mobile BQ-5516L Twin

Brand and model

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

BQ Mobile BQ-5512L Strike ForwardBQ Mobile BQ-5500L AdvanceBQ Mobile BQ-5516L Twin
BQ Mobile BQ-5512L Strike ForwardBQ Mobile BQ-5500L AdvanceBQ Mobile BQ-5516L Twin
Model aliasBQ-5512LBQ-5500LBQ-5516L

Design

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

Width71 mm
7.1 cm
0.233 ft
2.795 in
70.2 mm
7.02 cm
0.23 ft
2.764 in
77 mm
7.7 cm
0.253 ft
3.031 in
Height148 mm
14.8 cm
0.486 ft
5.827 in
145.6 mm
14.56 cm
0.478 ft
5.732 in
154 mm
15.4 cm
0.505 ft
6.063 in
Thickness8.9 mm
0.89 cm
0.029 ft
0.35 in
8.7 mm
0.87 cm
0.029 ft
0.343 in
8.2 mm
0.82 cm
0.027 ft
0.323 in
Weight146 g
0.32 lbs
5.15 oz
159 g
0.35 lbs
5.61 oz
154 g
0.34 lbs
5.43 oz
Volume93.52 cm³
5.68 in³
88.92 cm³
5.4 in³
97.24 cm³
5.91 in³
ColorsBlack
Gray
Gold
Violet
Red
Gold
Black
Gold
Gray
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 type-Micro-SIMNano-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 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 technologiesUMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE Cat 4
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
HSPA+
LTE Cat 4
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 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo

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.

SoCMediaTek MT6739WAMediaTek MT6737MediaTek MT6750T
Process technology28 nm28 nm28 nm
CPU4x 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A534x 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A534x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
CPU bits64 bit64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8-AARMv8-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 cores448
CPU frequency1300 MHz1300 MHz1500 MHz
GPUIMG PowerVR GE8100ARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T860 MP2
GPU cores-22
GPU frequency450 MHz550 MHz650 MHz
RAM capacity2 GB2 GB2 GB
RAM typeLPDDR3LPDDR3LPDDR3
RAM channelsSingle channelSingle channelSingle channel
RAM frequency667 MHz640 MHz933 MHz

Storage

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

Storage16 GB16 GB16 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/technologyIPSIPSIPS
Diagonal size5.45 in
138.43 mm
13.84 cm
5.45 in
138.43 mm
13.84 cm
5.5 in
139.7 mm
13.97 cm
Width2.44 in
61.91 mm
6.19 cm
2.44 in
61.91 mm
6.19 cm
2.7 in
68.49 mm
6.85 cm
Height4.87 in
123.82 mm
12.38 cm
4.87 in
123.82 mm
12.38 cm
4.79 in
121.76 mm
12.18 cm
Aspect ratio2:1
2:1 (18:9)
2:1
2:1 (18:9)
1.778:1
16:9
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels720 x 1440 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel density295 ppi
115 ppcm
295 ppi
115 ppcm
401 ppi
157 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area73.18 %75.24 %70.55 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Capacitive
Multi-touch
-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
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Fingerprint
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Fingerprint

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 model-Sony IMX135 Exmor RS-
Sensor typeCMOS BSICMOSCMOS BSI
Sensor size-4.69 x 3.52 mm
0.23 in
-
Pixel size-1.127 µm
0.001127 mm
-
Crop factor-7.38-
Aperture-f/2f/2.2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent-3.5 mm
25.82 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
26 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash typeLEDLEDDual LED
Image resolution4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
Video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps24 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.

Sensor model-OmniVision OV8856-
Sensor type-PureCel-
Sensor size-3.68 x 2.77 mm
0.18 in
-
Pixel size-1.127 µm
0.001127 mm
-
Crop factor-9.4-
Aperture-f/2f/2.2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent-2.5 mm
23.5 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
24 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Auxiliary lightLEDLED-
Image resolution3264 x 2448 pixels
7.99 MP
3264 x 2448 pixels
7.99 MP
2592 x 1944 pixels
5.04 MP
Video resolution640 x 480 pixels
0.31 MP
640 x 480 pixels
0.31 MP
1280 x 720 pixels
0.92 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps
Features-Face unlockFace unlock
--Interpolated resolution - 8 MP

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
GPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
GPS
A-GPS
GLONASS

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.

Version4.04.04.1
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
On-The-Go
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
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
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
Computer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
VoLTE

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
DivX
MP4
WebM
WMV
3GPP
AVI
DivX
MP4
WebM
WMV
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.

Capacity3200 mAh2500 mAh3080 mAh
TypeLi-PolymerLi-PolymerLi-Polymer
Charger output power-5 V / 1 A-
FeaturesRemovableRemovableRemovable
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