BLU Tank 4.5
#7153
LG Lucid2 VS870
#6524Category Breakdown
BLU Tank 4.5
LG Lucid2 VS870
Performance
33.343.9
Camera
12.719.1
Display
55.243.8
Battery
17.021.4
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
29.944.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.323.3
Summary
- The BLU Tank 4.5 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the LG Lucid2 VS870 has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch AH IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lucid2 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset and 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, offering better processing power compared to the BLU's Mediatek MT6577 and 1.0 GHz dual-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lucid2 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the BLU is limited to 480p.
- The Lucid2 also has a larger 2460 mAh battery compared to the 1760 mAh battery of the BLU, providing better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.1, with the Lucid2 slightly updated to 4.1.2, and while neither offers advanced features like HDR or stereo speakers, the Lucid2 provides a more robust software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Tank 4.5
LG Lucid2 VS870
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
W100 - Single SIMW110 - Dual SIM
For Verizon
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
AH IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1760 mAh
2460 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1760 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134 x 68.9 x 9.7 mm (5.28 x 2.71 x 0.38 in)
122.5 x 62.8 x 9.8 mm (4.82 x 2.47 x 0.39 in)
Weight
136 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.59 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass