Category Breakdown
BLU Neo 3.5
Samsung i600
Performance
54.424.4
Camera
12.710.6
Display
16.022.1
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
29.415.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.910.6
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 Samsung i600's smaller 2.3-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Neo 3.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and has 512MB of RAM, while the i600 runs on a 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU with only 64MB of RAM, resulting in significantly better multitasking capabilities for the Neo 3.5.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Neo 3.5 can record video at 480p, whereas the i600 is limited to 320p.
- The Neo 3.5 is equipped with a 1300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the i600's 1200 mAh, which may offer marginally better battery life.
- In terms of software experience, the Neo 3.5 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more modern interface compared to the i600's Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices being lightweight and compact, though the Neo 3.5 is slightly heavier at 101g compared to the i600's 105g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Neo 3.5
Samsung i600
General
Release Date
2014
2006
Announced
2014
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.3"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
113 x 59 x 11.8 mm (4.45 x 2.32 x 0.46 in)
Weight
101 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
N/A

