Nokia 9500 vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Bq Aquaris 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2014 8:44 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:30 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X Nokia 9500 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Bq Aquaris 3.5 Compare Nokia 9500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris 3.5

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2 Advantages Nokia 9500	vs	25 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5
+4.5"29% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+1300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
150MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)102% Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)105% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels20% Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+165 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MP	vs	+(back) 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps118 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0

HTML, XHTML

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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Model	Nokia 9500	Aquaris 3.5
Other model names	Nokia Communicator 9500	BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Nokia	Bq
Release date	2/1/2005	9/9/2013
Depth	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)	60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Extra display: LCD 128x128	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
System version	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 80 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	1GB
Internal storage	128MB (76MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.177 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.1	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	10 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB or 16GB microSD included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9500	Bq Aquaris 3.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head)	feature not registered