BLU Samba Q
#8377
Motorola MPx100
#11358Category Breakdown
BLU Samba Q
Motorola MPx100
Performance
26.924.3
Camera
39.60.0
Display
29.620.3
Battery
6.51.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.45.3
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
15.36.0
Summary
- The BLU Samba Q features a compact 1.8-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Motorola MPx100 has a smaller display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and 65K colors.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 64MB of RAM, but the MPx100 is powered by a TI OMAP 1710 chipset with a 200 MHz CPU, whereas the Samba Q lacks detailed performance specs.
- The Samba Q has a VGA rear camera, while the MPx100 offers a 1.3 MP rear camera, but neither excels in video capabilities.
- The Samba Q is equipped with an 800 mAh battery, while the MPx100's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The software experience on the Samba Q is unknown, while the MPx100 runs on Microsoft Smartphone 2003, which may limit modern app support.
- Overall, the BLU Samba Q has a more modern design and better display, while the Motorola MPx100 offers a slightly better camera and established software platform.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba Q
Motorola MPx100
General
Release Date
2011
2004
Announced
2011
2004
Description
Q100 - Single SIM, Q110 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65k colors
Resolution
N/A
176 x 220 pixels, 9 lines
PPI
0
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
N/A
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB 32MB
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
SD
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
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
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105 x 58 x 14 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.55 in)
114 x 50 x 22 mm, 106 cc (4.49 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Weight
120 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Silver, Green, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Purple
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS (optional)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Microsoft Smartphone 2003
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A