BLU Spark
#8137
Samsung S500i
#9252Category Breakdown
BLU Spark
Samsung S500i
Performance
26.929.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.36.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
12.34.1
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
16.212.8
Summary
- The BLU Spark features a compact build with dimensions of 92 x 52 x 15 mm and weighs 59g, while the Samsung S500i is slightly heavier at 98g and measures 91 x 47 x 23 mm.
- Both devices have a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Spark offers a more modern design.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Spark has 64MB RAM and 64GB storage, while the Samsung S500i has 80MB RAM and 80GB storage, providing a slight edge in memory.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack a selfie camera.
- The Spark has a 900mAh battery, slightly larger than the S500i's 800mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- The software experience is limited on both devices, with the BLU Spark supporting a headphone jack while the S500i does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Spark
Samsung S500i
General
Release Date
2011
2005
Announced
2011
2005
Description
S120 - Single SIMS130 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI
240
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
64MB ROM, 32MB RAM
80MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
92 x 52 x 15 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.59 in)
91 x 47 x 23 mm (3.58 x 1.85 x 0.91 in)
Weight
59 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Coffee, Violet, Pink, Green, Cyan
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A