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BLU Vivo 4.3

BLU Vivo 4.3

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Nokia N8

Nokia N8

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Category Breakdown

BLU Vivo 4.3
Nokia N8
Performance
33.332.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
78.375.1
Battery
16.212.3
Build
0.215.6
Connectivity
28.831.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.522.6

Summary

  • The BLU Vivo 4.3 features a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Nokia N8's 3.5-inch AMOLED display at 360 x 640 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Vivo 4.3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 4GB of RAM, while the N8 runs on a 680 MHz CPU with 256MB of RAM, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities for the Vivo.
  • The camera on the N8 is more advanced with a 12 MP sensor versus the 8 MP on the Vivo, although both can record 720p video.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the Vivo at 1600 mAh compared to the N8's 1200 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
  • The Vivo runs on Android 4.0, while the N8 operates on Symbian^3, which may provide a more modern software experience on the Vivo.
  • Build quality shows the Vivo is lighter and slimmer, but the N8 is slightly thicker and heavier.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Vivo 4.3
Nokia N8

General

Release Date

2012
2010

Announced

2012
2010

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.3"
3.5"

Type

Super AMOLED
AMOLED

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)

PPI

480
360

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
680 MHz ARM 11

GPU

PowerVR SGX531u
Broadcom BCM2727

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
16GB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
12 MP, 1/1.83", AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, ND filter

Front Camera

1.3 MP
VGA videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1600 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

128 x 66 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc (4.47 x 2.33 x 0.51 in)

Weight

120 g
135 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.09 W/kg (head)     0.85 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP technology

Bluetooth

3.0
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass