BLU Elite 3.8
#7386
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
#7864Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
Performance
30.633.0
Camera
12.739.6
Display
54.419.1
Battery
16.216.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.526.8
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
19.217.1
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a compact build with a 3.8-inch IPS LCD display at 480 x 800 resolution, while the Icemobile Gprime Extreme offers a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280.
- In terms of performance, the Elite 3.8 is powered by a single-core Snapdragon S1, whereas the Gprime Extreme utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6589, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Gprime Extreme is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the Elite 3.8, and it also includes a 2 MP selfie camera, unlike the Elite 3.8's lack of a front camera.
- Both devices have a 1600 mAh battery, but the Gprime Extreme runs on a more recent Android 4.2.1, while the Elite 3.8 is limited to Android 2.3, affecting the software experience significantly.
- Overall, the Gprime Extreme presents a more advanced display, better performance, and improved camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
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
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
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)
143 x 72.8 x 10 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Weight
137 g
125 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)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity