BLU Advance 4.0
#8663
Samsung Galaxy I8250
#8193Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Performance
35.826.1
Camera
15.239.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.216.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.430.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.516.0
Summary
- The BLU Advance 4.0 and Samsung Galaxy I8250 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Galaxy I8250 has a 1.0 GHz CPU, suggesting the BLU may provide slightly better performance.
- The camera on the Galaxy I8250 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the BLU, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Galaxy I8250 at 1650 mAh versus 1600 mAh in the BLU, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run different Android versions, with the BLU on Android 4.2 and the Galaxy on Android 2.3, indicating a more modern software experience for the BLU.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Galaxy being slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0
Samsung Galaxy I8250
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For China Mobile
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 65 x 12.4 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.49 in)
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
124 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Pink/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.14 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass