Category Breakdown
BLU C5
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
35.447.8
Camera
24.215.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.283.8
Connectivity
26.752.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.025.0
Summary
- The BLU C5 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU C5 is powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the Galaxy Core Prime uses a slightly older Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Galaxy Core Prime offers autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2000 mAh battery, providing similar longevity, but the Galaxy Core Prime is slightly lighter at 130g compared to the BLU C5's 145g.
- The BLU C5 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the Galaxy Core Prime operates on an older Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) version, which can be upgraded to 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU C5
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
For USA
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition G361 with Android v5.1Also known as Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Duos TV G360BT for Brazil; Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.3 x 72.5 x 10.3 mm (5.68 x 2.85 x 0.41 in)
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.0, A2DP
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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

