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BLU Neo 3.5

BLU Neo 3.5

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Samsung i600

Samsung i600

#10299

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