BLU Elite 3.8
#7386
HTC Desire VC
#6519Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
HTC Desire VC
Performance
30.633.1
Camera
12.739.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.216.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.534.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.223.3
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Desire VC has a slightly larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset and have a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, but the Desire VC offers 4GB of RAM compared to the 1GB in the Elite 3.8, enhancing its performance.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Desire VC supports video recording, unlike the Elite 3.8.
- In terms of battery, the Desire VC has a marginally larger capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Elite 3.8's 1600 mAh.
- The BLU runs on Android 2.3, upgradeable to 4.0, while the HTC comes with Android 4.0 and Sense UI 4, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
HTC Desire VC
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
137 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity