BLU Elite 3.8
#5479
HTC EVO 3D
#8115Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
HTC EVO 3D
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.752.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes