Category Breakdown
BLU Samba W
Samsung U450 Intensity
Performance
32.132.0
Camera
39.60.0
Display
20.325.4
Battery
7.29.4
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
15.85.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.911.0
Summary
- The BLU Samba W features a compact build with dimensions of 107.8 x 59.8 x 14 mm and weighs 80g, while the Samsung U450 Intensity is slightly larger at 108 x 53 x 17 mm and weighs 100g, indicating a sturdier feel.
- The Samba W has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, offering 65K colors, whereas the U450 has a slightly larger 2.1-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with 256K colors, but both share the same resolution.
- Performance-wise, both devices have 128MB of RAM and 128MB of storage, with the Samba W having a marginally better battery capacity of 820mAh compared to the U450’s 960mAh.
- Both cameras are 1.3 MP, but the U450 lacks video recording capabilities, while the Samba W supports it.
- The software experience differs as the Samba W includes a headphone jack, while the U450 does not, and the Samba W supports Wi-Fi connectivity, unlike the U450.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Samba W
Samsung U450 Intensity
General
Release Date
2013
2009
Announced
2013
2009
Description
Q160W - Single SIMQ170W - Dual SIM
For Verizon
Display
Size
2"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~134 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
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
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
960 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 820 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 960 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)
108 x 53 x 17 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.67 in)
Weight
80 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver, Pink Grey
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA
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 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

