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BLU C5

BLU C5

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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

#6146

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