BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
#5093
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
#4911Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
Performance
52.451.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
32.055.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.430.3
Summary
- The BLU Vivo 4.8 HD and Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA both feature a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, delivering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Vivo is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Galaxy S III utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core CPU, offering slightly different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy S III has a superior 1.9 MP front camera compared to the Vivo's 5 MP.
- The Galaxy S III also has a marginally larger 2100 mAh battery versus the Vivo's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Vivo runs on Android 4.2, while the Galaxy S III starts with Android 4.1 but is upgradable to 4.3, providing a potentially more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung SGH-I535 for VerizonSamsung SPH-L710 for Sprint
Display
Size
4.8"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.39 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
137.2 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (5.40 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
135 g
133.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Yellow
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.48 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer