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BLU Samba W

BLU Samba W

#8195
Samsung C5212

Samsung C5212

#9832

Category Breakdown

BLU Samba W
Samsung C5212
Performance
32.125.0
Camera
39.69.6
Display
20.331.4
Battery
7.210.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.810.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.911.3

Summary

  • The BLU Samba W features a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with 65K colors, while the Samsung C5212 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with 256K colors, offering more vibrant visuals.
  • In terms of performance, the Samba W has 128MB RAM and 128MB ROM compared to the C5212's 60MB RAM and 60MB storage.
  • Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the C5212 supports video recording at QCIF@15fps, while the Samba W does not specify video capabilities.
  • The Samba W has an 820mAh battery, whereas the C5212 has a larger 1000mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
  • The build quality of the Samba W is compact and lightweight at 80g, while the C5212 is heavier at 98.7g with slightly larger dimensions.
  • Lastly, the Samba W includes a headphone jack, while the C5212 does not, impacting the software experience related to audio output.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Samba W
Samsung C5212

General

Release Date

2013
2009

Announced

2013
2009

Description

Q160W - Single SIMQ170W - Dual SIM
Also known as Samsung Fizz

Display

Size

2"
2.2"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 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
60MB

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
QCIF@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

820 mAh
1000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 820 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)

Weight

80 g
98.7 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, Silver, Pink Grey
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

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No

Bluetooth

3.0
2.1, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A