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

