Category Breakdown
BLU Neo 4.5
Nokia X
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The BLU Neo 4.5 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Nokia X has a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Nokia.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Neo is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the Nokia X's dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, giving the BLU a slight edge.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the BLU can record video at 720p, while the Nokia X is limited to 480p.
- The BLU Neo has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the Nokia's 1500 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the BLU on Android 4.2 and the Nokia on 4.1.2, but neither offers a particularly modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU being slightly heavier and larger than the Nokia X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Neo 4.5
Nokia X
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Nokia Normandy, Nokia A110, Nokia X Dual SIM RM-980 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, 1/5.0"
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable (BN-01)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136 x 63 x 10.5 mm (5.35 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm, 73.2 cc (4.55 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
135 g
128.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, White/Black
Bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow, black, white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1.1
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

