BLU Samba Elite
#8038
Sony Ericsson W550
#7804Category Breakdown
BLU Samba Elite
Sony Ericsson W550
Performance
36.236.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.131.4
Battery
5.48.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
4.23.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.617.3
Summary
- The BLU Samba Elite features a larger 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 160 x 128 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W550 has a smaller 1.8-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 256MB of storage, but the W550 has a slightly lower camera resolution at 1.3 MP compared to the Samba Elite's 2 MP.
- The Samba Elite is lighter at 69g compared to the W550's 120g, but the latter has a larger battery capacity of 900mAh versus the Samba Elite's 750mAh.
- The W550 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, while both lack advanced software features.
- Overall, the Samba Elite offers better camera specs and a lighter build, while the W550 provides a superior display and audio capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba Elite
Sony Ericsson W550
General
Release Date
2011
2005
Announced
2011
2005
Description
Q200E - Single SIMQ210E - Dual SIM
W550c - Triple-band 900/1800/1900 for ChinaW550i - Triple-band 900/1800/1900
Display
Size
2"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
160 x 128 pixels (~102 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)
PPI
160
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB ROM, 64MB RAM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
750 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-37)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 56 x 13.5 mm (4.02 x 2.20 x 0.53 in)
93 x 46.5 x 22.5 mm (3.66 x 1.83 x 0.89 in)
Weight
69 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Grey, Pink, Blue, Violet
Vibrant Orange, Orchid White, Universe Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A