BLU Advance 4.0 L
#8518
HTC Touch Diamond
#11023Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0 L
HTC Touch Diamond
Performance
35.817.8
Camera
15.212.5
Display
16.911.2
Battery
13.18.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.418.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.97.7
Summary
- The BLU Advance 4.0 L features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the HTC Touch Diamond's 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 480 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, while the HTC runs on a 528 MHz single-core CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the HTC includes autofocus, enhancing its photography potential.
- The BLU Advance has a larger battery capacity of 1300 mAh compared to the HTC's 900 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), offering a more modern experience than the HTC's Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional.
- Overall, the BLU Advance 4.0 L presents a more favorable combination of display size, performance, battery life, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0 L
HTC Touch Diamond
General
Release Date
2015
2008
Announced
2015
2008
Description
N/A
HTC Diamond 100 platform
Display
Size
4"
2.8"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 130
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 192MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 66 x 11 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
102 x 51 x 11.5 mm (4.02 x 2.01 x 0.45 in)
Weight
121 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity