Category Breakdown
BLU Smart
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
Performance
24.826.9
Camera
39.69.5
Display
23.632.3
Battery
6.512.3
Build
0.216.4
Connectivity
14.217.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.015.0
Summary
- The BLU Smart features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, while the Nokia Asha 500 has a slightly smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a higher pixel density of 240 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Asha 500 offers more RAM at 64MB compared to the BLU Smart's 52MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p@13fps, whereas the BLU Smart does not specify video capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Asha 500 is significantly larger at 1200mAh compared to the BLU Smart's 800mAh.
- The Asha 500 also runs on the Nokia Asha software platform, providing a different software experience compared to the BLU Smart, which lacks specified software details.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Smart
Nokia Asha 500 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
N/A
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
0
240
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
52MB
64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, 1/5.0"
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@13fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104 x 55 x 12.2 mm (4.09 x 2.17 x 0.48 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)
Weight
102 g
101.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.11 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity

