BLU Samba TV
#8762
Pantech U
#9549Category Breakdown
BLU Samba TV
Pantech U
Performance
22.420.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
20.324.5
Battery
7.27.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.612.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.212.0
Summary
- The BLU Samba TV features a slightly larger 2.0-inch TFT display with 65K colors, while the Pantech U has a 1.9-inch TFT display with 260K colors, providing a more vibrant color experience.
- In terms of performance, the Samba TV offers 32MB RAM compared to the Pantech U's 30MB, but both have limited storage capacities.
- The Pantech U has a 1.3 MP rear camera, outperforming the Samba TV's VGA camera, which lacks any significant photographic capability.
- Both devices have an 820mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless options.
- The BLU Samba TV is slightly lighter at 80g, whereas the Pantech U weighs 92g and has a more compact design.
- Software experiences differ as the Samba TV includes a headphone jack, while the Pantech U does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba TV
Pantech U
General
Release Date
2013
2006
Announced
2013
2006
Description
Q160T - Single SIMQ170T - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 260K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
PPI
176
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
32MB ROM, 32MB RAM
30MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
820 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 820 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.8 x 59.8 x 14 mm (4.24 x 2.35 x 0.55 in)
95 x 43 x 16.5 mm (3.74 x 1.69 x 0.65 in)
Weight
80 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Blue, White/Pink, White/Blue
Silver black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A