BLU Advance L5
#6272
Nokia Lumia 638
#5631Category Breakdown
BLU Advance L5
Nokia Lumia 638
Performance
39.143.3
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
13.117.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.144.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.527.0
Summary
- The BLU Advance L5 features a compact build with dimensions of 124.8 x 65.2 x 10.4 mm and weighs 104g, while the Nokia Lumia 638 is slightly larger at 129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm and weighs 136g.
- The BLU has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the Lumia offers a 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, giving it a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU with 16GB storage and 512MB RAM, while the Lumia uses a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 8GB storage and 1GB RAM, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia features autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The BLU has a smaller 1300mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1830mAh, likely affecting battery life.
- The BLU runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance L5
Nokia Lumia 638
General
Release Date
2019
2014
Announced
2019
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1830 mAh, removable (BL-5H)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.8 x 65.2 x 10.4 mm (4.91 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2 mm (5.10 x 2.63 x 0.36 in)
Weight
104 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Cyan, Lime, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer