Category Breakdown
Allview A5 Duo
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Allview A5 Duo and BLU Advance 4.0 L both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A5 Duo is equipped with a slightly slower dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU compared to the 1.3 GHz CPU in the BLU Advance, though both have 4GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the BLU Advance supports video recording at 720p, while the A5 Duo does not specify video capabilities.
- The A5 Duo has a larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh compared to the 1300 mAh of the BLU Advance, potentially offering better longevity.
- The A5 Duo runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the BLU Advance operates on a more recent Android 4.4 (KitKat), which may provide a slightly improved software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A5 Duo being slightly heavier and thicker than the BLU Advance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview A5 Duo
BLU Advance 4.0 L
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cotex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
126 x 64.4 x 11.5 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.45 in)
128 x 66 x 11 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Weight
137.7 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

