BLU X Link
#11225
Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6563Category Breakdown
BLU X Link
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
0.042.0
Display
56.464.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
43.054.1
Summary
- The BLU X Link features a compact build with dimensions of 45.8 x 54 x 13.9 mm and a weight of 65g, utilizing glass and aluminum materials, while the Samsung Galaxy Core II is larger at 130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm and heavier at 138g, made of glass and plastic.
- The BLU X Link has a small 1.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels, whereas the Galaxy Core II offers a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT2502 chipset with a 256 MHz CPU, while the Galaxy Core II has a more capable quad-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Galaxy Core II featuring a 5 MP rear camera, compared to the BLU's lack of a camera.
- Battery capacity is also notable, as the BLU has a 320 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Core II has a much larger 2000 mAh battery.
- Finally, the BLU runs on a proprietary OS, while the Galaxy Core II operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU X Link
Samsung Galaxy Core II
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
Display
Size
1.1"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 240 pixels (~309 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
240
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT2502
N/A
CPU
256 MHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4MB 4MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
5 MP
Main Camera Details
N/A
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
N/A
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
320 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 320 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
45.8 x 54 x 13.9 mm (1.80 x 2.13 x 0.55 in)
130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
Weight
65 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Proprietary OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Proprietary OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, heart rate
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes