Category Breakdown
BLU J4
Sony Xperia C3 Dual
Performance
43.743.6
Camera
15.444.3
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.421.8
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
34.545.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.829.9
Summary
- The BLU J4 and Sony Xperia C3 Dual both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the J4 has a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels compared to the C3's 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J4 is equipped with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Mali-400 GPU, while the C3 has a slightly slower Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 with an Adreno 305 GPU, although the C3 offers more RAM at 8GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the C3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the J4 is limited to 720p.
- The J4 has a smaller 2200 mAh battery compared to the C3's 2500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the J4 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the C3 originally shipped with Android 4.4.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1 Lollipop.
- Overall, the BLU J4 offers a more modern software experience and slightly better display resolution, while the Xperia C3 Dual provides better camera capabilities and battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU J4
Sony Xperia C3 Dual
General
Release Date
2019
2014
Announced
2019
2014
Description
For USA
Also known as Sony Xperia C3 Dual D2502
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.3, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.3
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p, HDR
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 72.3 x 10 mm (5.94 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight
158 g
149.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Brown
Black, White, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

