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

