BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
#4781
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
#5178Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo 4.8 HD
Samsung Galaxy S III CDMA
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.355.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Yellow
Pebble blue, Marble white, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes