BLU Studio Selfie LTE
#5818
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4470Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Selfie LTE
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Performance
42.252.8
Camera
24.219.1
Display
54.440.7
Battery
18.922.4
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
38.651.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.333.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio Selfie LTE features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core has a slightly higher resolution PLS LCD display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A2 Core is powered by an Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 210 in the BLU model.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A2 Core can record video at 1080p, whereas the BLU is limited to 720p.
- The A2 Core also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the BLU's 2000 mAh.
- In terms of software, the BLU runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the A2 Core operates on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the A2 Core includes a glass front and plastic back, making it slightly more premium than the BLU's plastic design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Selfie LTE
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.7 x 72.9 x 8.8 mm (5.62 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
Weight
155 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
N/A
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity