BLU Neo 3.5
#7941
Palm Centro
#9391Category Breakdown
BLU Neo 3.5
Palm Centro
Performance
54.425.2
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.010.3
Battery
13.111.9
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
29.44.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.912.4
Summary
- The BLU Neo 3.5 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Palm Centro's 2.25-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 320 x 320 pixels, offering a better viewing experience in terms of size.
- In terms of performance, the Neo 3.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and has 512MB of RAM, while the Centro runs on a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU with 64MB of RAM, resulting in superior performance for the Neo 3.5.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Neo 3.5 can only record video at 480p, whereas the Centro supports video recording without specified limitations.
- The Neo 3.5 has a slightly larger 1300mAh battery compared to the Centro's 1150mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- In terms of software, the Neo 3.5 runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Centro operates on Palm OS 5.4.9, indicating a more modern software experience for the Neo 3.5.
- Build quality shows the Neo 3.5 as lighter at 101g, while the Centro is heavier at 124g, with the latter being bulkier due to its dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Neo 3.5
Palm Centro
General
Release Date
2014
2008
Announced
2014
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.25"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~201 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 62 x 11 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 0.43 in)
107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6 mm (4.22 x 2.11 x 0.73 in)
Weight
101 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Obsidian, Glacier, Midnight, Cobalt, Onyx, Electric Blue, Rose, Olive
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Palm OS 5.4.9
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
N/A