BLU Studio J1
#6269
Samsung W999
#5678Category Breakdown
BLU Studio J1
Samsung W999
Performance
39.546.5
Camera
24.215.4
Display
54.478.3
Battery
13.615.2
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
28.329.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.526.8
Summary
- The BLU Studio J1 features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung W999 has a smaller 3.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6570 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, whereas the Samsung uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 16GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Samsung offers autofocus, enhancing photo quality.
- The BLU Studio J1 has a 1350 mAh battery, while the Samsung W999 has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the BLU running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more modern interface compared to the Samsung's outdated Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
- In terms of build quality, the BLU is lighter at 135g, while the Samsung is heavier at 206g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio J1
Samsung W999
General
Release Date
2017
2012
Announced
2017
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6570 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
LED
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1350 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.5 x 62.5 x 10.3 mm (4.78 x 2.46 x 0.41 in)
111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)
Weight
135 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass