BLU Ultra
#11642
Sony Ericsson T290
#10616Category Breakdown
BLU Ultra
Sony Ericsson T290
Performance
18.236.9
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.724.7
Battery
3.44.6
Build
0.215.7
Connectivity
1.01.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
4.79.8
Summary
- The BLU Ultra features a compact build with dimensions of 105.5 x 45 x 12.7 mm, while the Sony Ericsson T290 is slightly smaller and thicker at 101 x 44 x 19 mm and weighs 73g, indicating a more substantial feel.
- The Ultra has a 1.31-inch monochrome display with a resolution of 96 x 64 pixels, whereas the T290 offers a 1.45-inch STN display with 4096 colors and a resolution of 101 x 80 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Ultra has 16MB of storage and 16GB of RAM, while the T290 has 400KB of storage and an impressive 400GB of RAM, which is likely a typographical error as it exceeds typical specifications.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, but the T290's battery capacity of 700mAh surpasses the Ultra's 500mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Finally, both phones do not support modern connectivity options or advanced software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Ultra
Sony Ericsson T290
General
Release Date
2011
2004
Announced
2011
2004
Description
N/A
T290i, Dual-band 900/1800T290c, Dual-band 900/1800 for ChinaT290a, Dual-band 850/1900 for Americas
Display
Size
1.31"
1.45"
Type
Monochrome graphic
STN, 4096 colors
Resolution
96 x 64 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~88 ppi density)
101 x 80 pixels (~89 ppi density)
PPI
96
101
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
16MB
400 KB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
500 mAh
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105.5 x 45 x 12.7 mm (4.15 x 1.77 x 0.5 in)
101 x 44 x 19 mm (3.98 x 1.73 x 0.75 in)
Weight
N/A
73 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Yellow, Blue, Red
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB (charging only)
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A