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BLU Samba W

BLU Samba W

#8195
BLU Swing

BLU Swing

#8739

Category Breakdown

BLU Samba W
BLU Swing
Performance
32.132.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
20.320.3
Battery
7.23.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.88.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.914.3

Summary

  • The BLU Samba W features a larger 2.0-inch TFT display compared to the 1.77-inch display of the BLU Swing, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, both models have identical RAM and storage specifications, but the Samba W has a slightly better battery capacity of 820mAh versus the Swing's 560mAh.
  • Both devices are equipped with a 1.3 MP rear camera and lack a front-facing camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
  • The Samba W is heavier at 80g and has a more robust build, while the Swing is lighter at 47g but bulkier in dimensions.
  • Connectivity options vary, with the Samba W supporting Wi-Fi while the Swing does not.
  • Both run on basic software experiences without advanced features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Samba W
BLU Swing

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

Q160W - Single SIMQ170W - Dual SIM
M100 - Single SIMM110 - Dual SIM

Display

Size

2"
1.77"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~159 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

128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
128MB ROM, 64MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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
560 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 820 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 560 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)
84 x 42 x 17.5 mm (3.31 x 1.65 x 0.69 in)

Weight

80 g
47 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, Silver, Pink Grey
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No

Bluetooth

3.0
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A