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BLU Samba W

BLU Samba W

#8912
Samsung C5212

Samsung C5212

#10387

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