Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0 M
Lava Z40
Performance
30.445.9
Camera
15.224.2
Display
16.912.0
Battery
13.120.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.246.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.220.8
Summary
- The BLU Advance 4.0 M, released in 2016, features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lava Z40, launched in 2019, also has a 4.0-inch TN TFT LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Lava Z40 offers a slightly faster quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU with 8GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z40 includes a 2 MP front camera, which the BLU lacks.
- The battery capacity of the BLU is 1300 mAh, compared to the Lava's 2250 mAh, indicating longer usage time for the latter.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Lava Z40 operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU measuring 123.6 x 61.5 x 10.3 mm and weighing 114g, while the Lava Z40 is slightly larger at 125.5 x 63.9 x 11.7 mm and weighs 120g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0 M
Lava Z40
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TN TFT LCD
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
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Unisoc SC9832E
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
2250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.6 x 61.5 x 10.3 mm (4.87 x 2.42 x 0.41 in)
125.5 x 63.9 x 11.7 mm (4.94 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
Weight
114 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Blue
Gold, Glossy Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

