BLU Samba
#11180
Samsung A177
#10751Category Breakdown
BLU Samba
Samsung A177
Performance
18.226.9
Camera
0.00.0
Display
18.520.5
Battery
5.46.5
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
6.06.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.79.3
Summary
- The BLU Samba features a smaller 1.8-inch TFT display with no specified resolution, while the Samsung A177 offers a larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels, providing a clearer image.
- In terms of performance, the Samba has 16MB of storage and 16GB of RAM, whereas the A177 has 64MB of storage with 64GB of RAM, allowing for better multitasking.
- Both devices have a rear camera rated at 0 MP, but the A177's VGA camera may provide slightly better image quality.
- The Samba has a 750mAh battery, while the A177 has an 800mAh battery, giving it a marginally longer potential usage time.
- Both phones run on basic software without advanced features, and neither supports modern connectivity options like WiFi or NFC.
- The build quality of the A177 is slightly more compact and lighter than the Samba.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba
Samsung A177
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
1.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
N/A
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
0
220
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 (14MB user available)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
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
No
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)
109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight
96 g
88 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-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
2.0
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