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BLU Tattoo S

BLU Tattoo S

#8070
Samsung T249

Samsung T249

#10506

Category Breakdown

BLU Tattoo S
Samsung T249
Performance
27.029.4
Camera
39.62.3
Display
31.420.3
Battery
4.06.5
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
11.64.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.410.1

Summary

  • The BLU Tattoo S features a compact build with dimensions of 102 x 57.8 x 8.3 mm and weighs 69g, while the Samsung T249 is slightly bulkier at 99 x 48 x 15 mm and 91g.
  • Both devices have a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the Tattoo S supports 256K colors compared to the T249's 65K.
  • In terms of performance, the BLU Tattoo S has 64MB RAM and 64MB ROM, while the Samsung T249 offers 100MB storage and 100MB RAM.
  • Both cameras are 1.3 MP without optical image stabilization, but the T249 can record video at a lower resolution of 176x144@15fps.
  • The Tattoo S has a smaller 620mAh battery, whereas the T249 has a larger 800mAh capacity.
  • The software experience is limited on both devices, with the Tattoo S supporting a headphone jack and the T249 lacking one.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Tattoo S
Samsung T249

General

Release Date

2013
2010

Announced

2013
2010

Description

Q182 - Single SIMQ192 - Dual SIM
For T-Mobile

Display

Size

2"
N/A

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels

PPI

176
176

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

64MB ROM, 64MB RAM
100MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
176x144@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

620 mAh
800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 620 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

102 x 57.8 x 8.3 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 0.33 in)
99 x 48 x 15 mm (3.90 x 1.89 x 0.59 in)

Weight

69 g
91 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, Pink, Grey, Silver
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.27 W/kg (head)     0.40 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

3.0
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A