BLU Advance 4.0 L
#8518
Sony Xperia E1
#8242Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0 L
Sony Xperia E1
Performance
35.836.3
Camera
15.212.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
13.116.7
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
29.430.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.915.8
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
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, f/2.5
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass