BLU Elite 3.8
#5479
Micromax A84
#5475Category Breakdown
BLU Elite 3.8
Micromax A84
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The BLU Elite 3.8 features a 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax A84 has a slightly larger 3.98-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with a Cortex-A5 CPU, whereas the Micromax utilizes a Mediatek MT6575 with a Cortex-A9 CPU, potentially offering better performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Micromax A84 supports video recording, while the BLU Elite 3.8 is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the Micromax is slightly higher at 1630 mAh compared to the BLU's 1600 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android Gingerbread, but the BLU can be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich, providing a slightly better software experience.
- Overall, the Micromax A84 offers a larger display and better performance potential, while the BLU Elite 3.8 has a more recent software upgrade option.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Elite 3.8
Micromax A84
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Micromax A80 Superfone Elite
Display
Size
3.8"
3.98"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
N/A
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
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1630 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1630 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)
125 x 65 x 10.6 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight
137 g
N/A
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)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0
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 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes