BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
#5790
Samsung Galaxy W
#7309Category Breakdown
BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
Samsung Galaxy W
Performance
41.738.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.519.1
Battery
24.225.7
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
37.748.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.519.5
Summary
- The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 features a compact build with dimensions of 153.5 x 79.8 x 13.8 mm and weighs 181g, while the Samsung Galaxy W is larger at 191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm and weighs 245g.
- The BLU has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Galaxy W offers a 7.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~210 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with 1GB RAM, while the Galaxy W has a quad-core CPU with 1.5GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy W is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the BLU, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Galaxy W at 3200mAh versus 3000mAh in the BLU, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 6.0, offering a more recent software experience than the Galaxy W, which operates on Android 4.3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
Samsung Galaxy W
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W T255
Display
Size
5"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.5 x 79.8 x 13.8 mm (6.04 x 3.14 x 0.54 in)
191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm (7.55 x 3.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
181 g
245 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, white, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass, proximity