Blu Amour (D290a) vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Amour vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/4/2016 1:02 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 2 X Blu Amour (D290a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) Compare Blu Amour X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)

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!

1 Advantage Blu Amour (D290a)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+8GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)1% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)18% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1600 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
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Model	Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Other model names	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski	Samsung Galaxy Express II G3815
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2013	10/1/2013
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)	65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
RAM memory	512MB	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	11 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Blue, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)