Blu Amour (D290a) vs Gradiente Neo One GC 500

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Side by side comparison between Blu Amour vs Gradiente Neo One GC 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/4/2016 1:02 PM, updated: 6/5/2025 5:10 AM

Compare Gradiente Neo One GC 500 X Blu Amour (D290a) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Gradiente Neo One GC 500 Compare Blu Amour X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Amour (D290a)

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25 Advantages Blu Amour (D290a)	vs	1 Advantage Gradiente Neo One GC 500
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	700MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB
+4GB (2.49GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (260MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)3% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	156 PPI
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1600 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1350 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5% Lighter

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
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Model	Amour (D290a)	Neo One GC 500
Other model names	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski	Gradiente Neo One GC 500 SF, iphone SFB Dual Chip
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Brazil
Brand	Blu	Gradiente
Release date	5/1/2013	8/1/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)	62 x 121 millimeters (2.44 x 4.76 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	156 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	32bit: MediaTek
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 700MHz ARM (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
RAM memory	512MB	384MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	2GB (260MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GB-500
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	1350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Made with Swarovski Zirconia • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Gradiente Neo One GC 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered