Category Breakdown
BLU X Link
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
0.041.9
Display
56.464.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
43.053.2
Summary
- The BLU X Link features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 45.8 x 54 x 13.9 mm and weighing 65g, while the Samsung Galaxy V Plus is larger at 121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm and heavier at 123g, with a glass front and plastic back.
- The BLU has a 1.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels, whereas the Galaxy V Plus sports a 4.0-inch TFT display at 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 V Plus features a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the BLU lacking a camera and the Galaxy V Plus offering a 3.15 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the BLU at 320 mAh compared to the Galaxy V Plus's 1500 mAh.
- Finally, the BLU runs on a proprietary OS, while the Galaxy V Plus operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more familiar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU X Link
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy V+ G318
Display
Size
1.1"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
240 x 240 pixels (~309 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4MB 4MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
N/A
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
320 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 320 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
Weight
65 g
123 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
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

