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Blu Advance 4.0 M (US) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Blu Advance 4.0 M vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Blu Advance 4.0 M (US) 11Points
4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Blu Advance 4.0 M X
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)

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Advance 4.0 M (US)} 11 Advantages Blu Advance 4.0 M (US) vs Windows Phone 8S} 10 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+4GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files
123 grams (4.31 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)9%
Lighter
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1700 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+11 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelAdvance 4.0 M (US)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesBlu Advance 4.0M Dual-Sim 848958029HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandBluHTC
Release date11/1/201611/1/2012
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)61.5 x 123.6 millimeters (2.42 x 4.87 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Grey, White
β€’ Screen protector included
β€’ Case included
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Blu Advance 4.0 M (US)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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