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BLU Elite 3.8

BLU Elite 3.8

#7386
LG Optimus Black (White version)

LG Optimus Black (White version)

#7405

Category Breakdown

BLU Elite 3.8
LG Optimus Black (White version)
Performance
30.632.1
Camera
12.715.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.529.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.219.0

Summary

  • The BLU Elite 3.8 features a 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG Optimus Black has a slightly larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Elite 3.8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Optimus Black utilizes a TI OMAP 3630 with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Black can record video at 720p, compared to the Elite 3.8's 480p.
  • The battery capacity of the Elite 3.8 is 1600 mAh, slightly higher than the 1500 mAh of the Optimus Black, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • In terms of software, both phones run Android versions upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich, but the Optimus Black offers a slightly earlier version of Android 2.2.
  • Build quality-wise, the Optimus Black is lighter at 109g and has a slimmer profile compared to the Elite 3.8.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Elite 3.8
LG Optimus Black (White version)

General

Release Date

2012
2011

Announced

2012
2011

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
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3630

CPU

1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8

GPU

Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530

Memory

1GB 512MB RAM
2GB 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
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1600 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)

Weight

137 g
109 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR

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 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass