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Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) vs Blu Life One (L120)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S 4G vs Blu Life One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life One X Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) 04Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life One (L120)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) vs Life One (L120)} 19 Advantages Blu Life One (L120)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core117%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (512MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAhvs+2000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
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ModelGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Life One (L120)
Other model namesT-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 (3G+), Samsung Vibrant 4GBLU Life One 3G Dual-Sim (2013), BLU L120
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date2/1/20114/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 122.4 millimeters (2.54 x 4.82 in)73 x 144 millimeters (2.87 x 5.67 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage1GB (512MB available)
eMMC
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours20 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)760 hours (31.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on grey
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• 16GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)Blu Life One (L120)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.9W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.43W/kg (head)feature not registered
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