BLU Samba
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BLU Samba Q
#8377Category Breakdown
BLU Samba
BLU Samba Q
Performance
18.226.9
Camera
0.039.6
Display
18.529.6
Battery
5.46.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.08.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.715.3
Summary
- The BLU Samba features a compact build with dimensions of 111 x 56 x 14 mm and weighs 96g, while the BLU Samba Q is slightly smaller at 105 x 58 x 14 mm but heavier at 120g.
- Both phones have a 1.8" TFT display, but the Samba Q offers a richer color experience with 256K colors compared to the 65K colors of the Samba.
- In terms of performance, the Samba has 16GB of RAM and 16MB of storage, whereas the Samba Q significantly improves this with 64GB of RAM and 64MB of storage.
- Camera capabilities are minimal on both devices, with the Samba lacking video recording and the Samba Q featuring VGA quality video.
- The Samba has a 750mAh battery, while the Samba Q has a slightly larger 800mAh battery.
- Lastly, the Samba Q includes a headphone jack, which the Samba does not have, indicating a difference in software experience and connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba
BLU Samba Q
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
Q100 - Single SIM, Q110 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
1.8"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
N/A
N/A
PPI
0
0
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
16MB
64MB 32MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
CIF
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
750 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 56 x 14 mm (4.37 x 2.20 x 0.55 in)
105 x 58 x 14 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.55 in)
Weight
96 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink
Red, Silver, Green, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A