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BLU Vivo 4.3

BLU Vivo 4.3

#5442
Nokia Lumia 505

Nokia Lumia 505

#4398

Category Breakdown

BLU Vivo 4.3
Nokia Lumia 505
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.856.6

Summary

  • The BLU Vivo 4.3 features a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering vibrant colors and decent pixel density, while the Nokia Lumia 505 has a smaller 3.7-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 252 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Vivo 4.3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor, compared to the Lumia's 800 MHz Cortex-A5, which may result in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU device.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Vivo 4.3 can record video at 720p, while the Lumia 505 is limited to 480p.
  • The Vivo 4.3 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1600 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1300 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
  • Regarding software, the Vivo runs on Android 4.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 7.8, providing different user experiences and app ecosystems.
  • Build quality-wise, the Vivo is lighter and slimmer, making it more portable than the slightly heavier and bulkier Lumia.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Vivo 4.3
Nokia Lumia 505

General

Release Date

2012
2013

Announced

2012
2012

Description

N/A
Also known as Nokia RM-923

Display

Size

4.3"
3.7"

Type

Super AMOLED
AMOLED, 65K colors

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 200

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, AF
8 MP

Front Camera

1.3 MP
N/A

Front Camera Details

1.3 MP
N/A

Video Recording

720p
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1600 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

128 x 66 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)

Weight

120 g
131 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, White, Red, Pink

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0
2.1, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8

OS Version

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes