BLU Neo XL
#6439
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
#6426Category Breakdown
BLU Neo XL
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.354.3
Summary
- The BLU Neo XL and Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 both feature a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, but the GSmart Saga S3 has a slightly upgraded Mali-400MP2 GPU.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both having an 8 MP rear camera, though the Neo XL offers a 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2 MP on the Saga S3.
- Battery capacity favors the GSmart Saga S3 with 3000 mAh versus the Neo XL's 2800 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Neo XL runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), while the Saga S3 operates on the older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), impacting the overall software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Neo XL being slightly lighter at 183g compared to the 190g of the Saga S3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Neo XL
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162 x 84.5 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 3.33 x 0.33 in)
168 x 83 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.27 x 0.33 in)
Weight
183 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes