Comparison between:
- BLU Life Pure
- Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
BLU Life Pure | Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 | |
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Model alias | L240a L240i | Galaxy S IV I9500 GT-I9500 I9500 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
Width | 69.4 mm 6.94 cm 0.228 ft 2.732 in | 69.8 mm 6.98 cm 0.229 ft 2.748 in |
Height | 142 mm 14.2 cm 0.466 ft 5.591 in | 136.6 mm 13.66 cm 0.448 ft 5.378 in |
Thickness | 7.7 mm 0.77 cm 0.025 ft 0.303 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in |
Weight | 128 g 0.28 lbs 4.52 oz | 130 g 0.29 lbs 4.59 oz |
Volume | 75.88 cm³ 4.61 in³ | 75.32 cm³ 4.57 in³ |
Colors | - | Black White Blue |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
SIM card type | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Number of SIM cards | 1 | 1 |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE Class 12 GPRS Class 12 HSPA+ | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
Operating system (OS) | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
SoC | MediaTek MT6589T | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410 |
Process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
CPU | ARM Cortex-A7 | 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A15, 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
CPU bits | 32 bit | 32 bit |
Instruction set | ARMv7 | ARMv7 |
Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 32 KB + 32 KB | 32 KB + 32 KB |
Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 1024 KB 1 MB | 2048 KB 2 MB |
CPU cores | 4 | 8 |
CPU frequency | 1500 MHz | 1600 MHz |
GPU | PowerVR SGX544 MP | PowerVR SGX544 MP3 |
GPU cores | 1 | 3 |
GPU frequency | 357 MHz | 480 MHz |
RAM capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
RAM type | LPDDR2 | LPDDR3 |
RAM channels | - | Double channel |
RAM frequency | - | 800 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
Storage | 32 GB | 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
Types | - | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
Type/technology | IPS | Super AMOLED |
Diagonal size | 5 in 127 mm 12.7 cm | 5 in 127 mm 12.7 cm |
Width | 2.45 in 62.26 mm 6.23 cm | 2.45 in 62.26 mm 6.23 cm |
Height | 4.36 in 110.69 mm 11.07 cm | 4.36 in 110.69 mm 11.07 cm |
Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density | 441 ppi 173 ppcm | 441 ppi 173 ppcm |
Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
Display area | 70.16 % | 72.52 % |
Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
- | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Thermometer Humidity |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
Sensor model | - | Sony IMX135 Exmor RS |
Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
Sensor size | - | 4.69 x 3.52 mm 0.23 in |
Pixel size | - | 1.136 µm 0.001136 mm |
Crop factor | - | 7.38 |
ISO | - | 50 - 1000 |
Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
Shutter speed | - | 1/14 - 1/10000 |
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 4.2 mm 30.99 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
Flash type | - | LED |
Image resolution | 4032 x 3224 pixels 13 MP | 4128 x 3096 pixels 12.78 MP |
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection Macro mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection |
- | Largan Precision Optics |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
Sensor model | - | Samsung S5K6B2YX03 |
Sensor size | - | 3 x 2.4 mm 0.15 in |
Pixel size | - | 1.563 µm 0.001563 mm |
Crop factor | - | 11.26 |
Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 1.85 mm 20.83 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
Image resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
5 MP | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
Radio | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS | GPS A-GPS GLONASS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
Wi-Fi | 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
Version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Features | - | A2DP AVCTP AVDTP AVRCP BNEP DIP EDR GAVDP GAP GATT HFP HID HSP LE MAP PAN SPP SDP SAP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Features | Charging Mass storage | Charging Host Mass storage |
HDMI
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is considered to be the digital alternative of the analog audio/video interface standards.
HDMI | - | Micro USB to HDMI MHL adapter |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering DLNA NFC |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
Audio file formats/codecs | AAC MP3 WMA | AAC AAC+ AMR eAAC+ FLAC MP3 OGG WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
Video file formats/codecs | H.263 H.264 MP4 WMV | DivX H.263 H.264 MPEG-4 WMV |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
Capacity | 2020 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
2G talk time | 24 h 1440 min 1 days | 17 h 1020 min 0.7 days |
2G stand-by time | 750 h 45000 min 31.3 days | 370 h 22200 min 15.4 days |
3G talk time | 12 h 720 min 0.5 days | 17 h 1020 min 0.7 days |
3G stand-by time | 675 h 40500 min 28.1 days | 370 h 22200 min 15.4 days |
4G stand-by time | - | 320 h 19200 min 13.3 days |
Features | Non-removable | Wireless charging Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.421 W/kg |
Body SAR (EU) | - | 0.543 W/kg |
Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.85 W/kg |
Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.55 W/kg |
BLU Life Pure | Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 |