BLU Advance 4.0 L
#8518
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
#8825Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
Performance
35.830.2
Camera
15.210.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
13.117.4
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
29.418.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.914.1
Summary
- The BLU Advance 4.0 L features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of about 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 4GB of RAM and 512MB of storage, but the Galaxy Star 2 Plus has a marginally faster 1.2 GHz CPU compared to the 1.3 GHz dual-core in the BLU.
- Both cameras are identical at 3.15 MP, but the Galaxy Star 2 Plus records video at a lower resolution of 320p, whereas the BLU can record at 720p.
- The battery capacity of the BLU is 1300 mAh, while the Galaxy Star 2 Plus offers a larger 1800 mAh battery.
- Both phones run on Android KitKat, with the Galaxy Star 2 Plus using version 4.4.2, providing a slightly updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Star Advance
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
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)
129.7 x 65.9 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.37 in)
Weight
121 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer