BLU Samba
#11180
BLU Tattoo TV
#11180Category Breakdown
BLU Samba
BLU Tattoo TV
Performance
18.218.2
Camera
0.00.0
Display
18.518.5
Battery
5.45.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.06.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.76.7
Summary
- The BLU Samba features a 1.8-inch TFT display, while the BLU Tattoo TV has a slightly larger 2.0-inch TFT display, both with 65K colors and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices share identical performance specifications with 16GB of RAM and 16MB of storage, but neither has a functional camera or video capabilities.
- The battery capacity is the same at 750mAh for both models, and neither supports charging or wireless options.
- In terms of build quality, the Samba is slightly thicker at 14mm and lighter at 96g compared to the Tattoo TV, which is 13.7mm thick and weighs 104g.
- Both devices run on similar software experiences, lacking advanced features such as stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba
BLU Tattoo TV
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K 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
16MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
CIF
CIF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
750 mAh
750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 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)
111 x 56 x 13.7 mm (4.37 x 2.20 x 0.54 in)
Weight
96 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink
Black, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green
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
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A