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BLU Samba W

BLU Samba W

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Samsung U450 Intensity

Samsung U450 Intensity

#9967

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