BLU Advance 4.0 L
#8685
Sony Xperia E1
#8677Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Sony Xperia E1
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 BLU Advance 4.0 L and Sony Xperia E1 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Xperia E1 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU; both have 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both devices sporting a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E1 records video at a lower frame rate.
- The Xperia E1 has a larger battery capacity of 1700 mAh compared to the BLU's 1300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Regarding software, the BLU runs Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Xperia E1 initially comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but can be upgraded to KitKat, featuring the Timescape UI for a different user experience.
- Build-wise, the BLU is slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia E1, which is marginally more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Sony Xperia E1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
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 Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, f/2.5
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 66 x 11 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
118 x 62.4 x 12 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.47 in)
Weight
121 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes