BQ Mobile announced the launch of the Mercury smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the BQ Mobile Mercury phone with 6 inches display, Mediatek MT6739WA chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The BQ Mobile Mercury comes with Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh battery. The 6 inches phone comes with IPS display (720 x 1440 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
BQ Mobile Mercury specifications
Brand | BQ Mobile |
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Name | Mercury |
Model | BQ-6016L |
Release date | 2018 |
Body
The weight of BQ Mobile Mercury is about 5.54 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this BQ Mobile phone are average (6.22 x 2.98 x 0.31 inches).
Weight | 5.54 oz |
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Dimensions | 6.22 x 2.98 x 0.31 inches |
Colors | black, gold |
SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The BQ Mobile Mercury comes with Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
OS version | Android OS v8.1 (Oreo) |
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SoC | Mediatek MT6739WA |
CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8100 |
Display
The size of Mercury screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6 inches IPS display of BQ Mobile Mercury with 720 x 1440 px resolution is multitouch capable.
Display type | IPS |
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Screen size | 6 inches |
Resolution | 720 x 1440 px |
Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of BQ Mobile Mercury (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
RAM | 2 GB |
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Internal storage | 16 GB |
Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Mercury is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
Selfie camera | 13 MP |
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Main camera | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus |
Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The BQ Mobile Mercury supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Mercury phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP |
GPS | A-GPS |
NFC | no |
FM radio | yes |
USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 4000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Mercury is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh |
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Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Mercury phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This BQ Mobile phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of BQ Mobile Mercury phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
Sensors | accelerometer, fingerprint, light, proximity |
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Specials | Dual SIM |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the BQ Mobile Mercury, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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