BLU Studio J8
#6440
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
#6426Category Breakdown
BLU Studio J8
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.354.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio J8 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the GSmart Saga S3 uses a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6582 chipset.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the GSmart Saga S3 includes autofocus, whereas the BLU Studio J8 does not.
- The battery capacity of the GSmart Saga S3 is 3000 mAh, exceeding the BLU's 2500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the BLU Studio J8 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience compared to the GSmart Saga S3's Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio J8
Gigabyte GSmart Saga S3
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.7 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
168 x 83 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.27 x 0.33 in)
Weight
183 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes