QMobile Linq X100 vs Sharp SH530U

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Width

    Linq X100: 16.7 mm narrower

    Linq X100:
    64.3 mm
    SH530U:
    81 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Linq X100: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Linq X100:
    4.5 in
    SH530U:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Linq X100:
    Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
    SH530U:
    Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
  • Height

    Linq X100: 18.5 mm shorter

    Linq X100:
    128 mm
    SH530U:
    146.5 mm
  • Release year

    Linq X100:
    2014
    SH530U:
    2012

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Linq X100

    Height:
    128 mm
    Width:
    64.3 mm
    Depth:
    9.5 mm
    Weight:
    Unknown
  2. 2. SH530U

    Height:
    146.5 mm +18.5 mm versus Linq X100
    Width:
    81 mm +16.7 mm versus Linq X100
    Depth:
    9.9 mm
    Weight:
    168.8 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Linq X100

    Screen diagonal:
    4.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    55.8 cm²
  2. 2. SH530U

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    71.2 cm²

SH530U has approximately 27.5% more rectangular screen area than Linq X100.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Linq X100, SH530U, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageLinq X100SH530U
8 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
SH530U: Original memory entry

20 GB · 512 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Linq X100

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB

2. SH530U

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Linq X100

    1700 mAh

  2. 2. SH530U

    1950 mAh

    +250 mAh versus Linq X100

Specifications

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1. Linq X1002. SH530U

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 128 Х 64.3 Х 9.5 mm
  • 146.5 Х 81 Х 9.9 mm
Weight
  • 0 g
  • 168.8 g
Technology Unknown
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 4.5" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 854 px
  • 480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 20 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1700 mAh
  • Li-Ion
  • 1950 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 55.8 cm2
  • 71.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 67.8%
  • 60.0%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 218 PPI
  • 187 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • 5 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • VGA
  • VGA
Performance
Performance — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-400MP2
  • PowerVR SGX531u
General specs
General specs — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Release date
  • 2014
  • December
  • 2012
  • October
Colors
  • Black
  • Snowy White
  • Cherry Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 100 EUR
  • 320 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 560 h Talking time- Up to 9 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
SIM card
  • Dual SIM
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Class 12
Edge
  • Yes
  • Class 12
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Other features
Other features — specifications for Linq X100, SH530U.
SpecificationLinq X100SH530U
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player -MP4/Xvid/DivX/H.264/WMV player -Document viewer/editor -Photo viewer