BLU Elite 3.8
#7386
HTC EVO 3D
#7406Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
HTC EVO 3D
Performance
30.636.2
Camera
12.718.7
Display
54.439.4
Battery
16.216.9
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
30.531.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.219.0
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a smaller 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC EVO 3D offers a larger 4.3-inch 3D LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and overall clarity.
- In terms of performance, the HTC EVO 3D is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor compared to the single-core 1.0 GHz of the BLU Elite 3.8, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC EVO 3D supports 720p video recording in both 2D and 3D, whereas the BLU Elite 3.8 is limited to 480p.
- The battery capacity of the HTC EVO 3D is slightly higher at 1730 mAh compared to the BLU's 1600 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3 with the option to upgrade to 4.0, but the HTC EVO 3D includes HTC's Sense UI for an enhanced software experience.
- Overall, the HTC EVO 3D demonstrates better build quality and features across the board.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
HTC EVO 3D
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
3D LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 220
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
1GB 1GB 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
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1730 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1730 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)
126 x 65 x 12.1 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight
137 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass