BLU Elite 3.8
#5479
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
#6810Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
Icemobile Gprime Extreme
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
67.367.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes