BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
#4781
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
#4834Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The BLU Vivo 4.8 HD features a compact build with dimensions of 137 x 70 x 6.9 mm and a weight of 135g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA is larger at 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm and heavier at 179.4g.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays with the same resolution, but the Note II has a larger 5.5-inch screen compared to the Vivo's 4.8 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Vivo is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Note II utilizes an Exynos 4412 with a slightly faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU and more RAM at 2GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Vivo offers a 5 MP front camera compared to the Note II's 1.9 MP.
- The Note II also has a significantly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh versus the Vivo's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Vivo runs on Android 4.2, while the Note II starts with Android 4.1 but can be upgraded to 4.4.2 with TouchWiz UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SCH-I605 for VerizonSamsung SCH-R950 for U.S. CellularSamsung SPH-L900 for Sprint
Display
Size
4.8"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.39 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
Weight
135 g
179.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Yellow
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes