Category Breakdown
BLU Samba W
Samsung C5212
Performance
58.854.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.850.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Pink Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

