BLU Vivo XL
#4613
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
#3233Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo XL
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Performance
53.557.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
77.980.4
Battery
25.624.2
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
44.059.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.242.8
Summary
- The BLU Vivo XL features a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~282 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy J5 is equipped with a more advanced Exynos 7870 chipset and a faster CPU at 1.6 GHz, compared to the Mediatek MT6753 in the Vivo XL.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J5 offers a wider aperture (f/1.7) for better low-light performance and a superior 13 MP selfie camera.
- The Vivo XL has a slightly larger 3150 mAh battery, while the J5's capacity is 3000 mAh.
- The Vivo XL runs on an older Android version (5.1, upgradable to 6.0), whereas the J5 comes with Android 7.0 (upgradable to 9.0) and offers a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the J5 featuring a glass front and aluminum back, while the Vivo XL's materials are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Vivo XL
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3150 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
154 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Silver, Blue, Pink
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass