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BLU Samba Q

BLU Samba Q

#11182
BLU Smart

BLU Smart

#11188

Category Breakdown

BLU Samba Q
BLU Smart
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
41.841.9
Display
42.542.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
49.548.8

Summary

  • The BLU Samba Q features a smaller 1.8-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch TFT touchscreen of the BLU Smart, which allows for a more interactive experience.
  • In terms of performance, the Samba Q has 64GB of RAM, slightly higher than the Smart's 52GB, but both have limited storage options.
  • The camera on the Smart is superior with a 2 MP rear camera versus the Samba Q's VGA, enhancing photo quality.
  • Both devices have an 800 mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
  • The Samba Q is bulkier at 120g and 14mm thick, while the Smart is lighter at 102g and slimmer at 12.2mm.
  • Connectivity options differ, with the Smart supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, whereas the Samba Q lacks these features, impacting software experience and usability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Samba Q
BLU Smart

General

Release Date

2011
2010

Announced

2011
2010

Description

Q100 - Single SIM, Q110 - Dual SIM
N/A

Display

Size

1.8"
3"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors

Resolution

N/A
N/A

PPI

0
0

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

64MB 32MB
52MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
2 MP

Main Camera Details

VGA
2 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
Yes

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

800 mAh
800 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

105 x 58 x 14 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.55 in)
104 x 55 x 12.2 mm (4.09 x 2.17 x 0.48 in)

Weight

120 g
102 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Red, Silver, Green, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Purple
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Bluetooth

No
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Software

Operating System

N/A
N/A

OS Version

N/A
N/A

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No