BLU Magic
#8035
Motorola CHARM
#8208Category Breakdown
BLU Magic
Motorola CHARM
Performance
44.837.7
Camera
11.313.8
Display
33.238.1
Battery
14.511.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.023.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.615.9
Summary
- The BLU Magic features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Motorola CHARM has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by 600 MHz processors, but the BLU uses a Qualcomm chipset, whereas the Motorola employs a TI OMAP.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the CHARM can record video at 24fps compared to the Magic's 18fps.
- The BLU Magic has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1450 mAh compared to the CHARM's 1130 mAh.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the Magic on Android 2.2 and the CHARM on Android 2.1, providing a similar software experience.
- The build quality of the CHARM is slightly more compact and heavier than the Magic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Magic
Motorola CHARM
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB RAM; 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@18fps
24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
Weight
N/A
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1
2.0, A2DP
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass