Category Breakdown
BLU Samba
Haier U53
Performance
18.25.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
18.518.5
Battery
5.410.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.04.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.75.4
Summary
- The BLU Samba features a smaller 1.8-inch TFT display compared to the Haier U53's 2.0-inch screen, both offering 65K colors and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Samba has 16MB of storage and 16.0GB of RAM, while the U53 lacks RAM specifications and storage details.
- Both devices have a rear camera with no megapixels and no video capabilities, and neither includes a selfie camera.
- The Samba's battery capacity is 750mAh, whereas the U53 has a larger 1000mAh battery.
- Build quality is similar, with the Samba weighing 96g and the U53's weight unspecified, but the U53 has slightly different dimensions.
- Both run basic software experiences without advanced features like stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba
Haier U53
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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
CIF
Yes
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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 59.3 x 13.4 mm (4.37 x 2.33 x 0.53 in)
Weight
96 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink
Black
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
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
No
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

