Blu Amour (D290i) vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Side by side comparison between Blu Amour vs Bq Aquaris 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2014 8:44 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:30 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X Blu Amour (D290i) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Bq Aquaris 3.5 Compare Blu Amour X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Amour (D290i)

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!

11 Advantages Blu Amour (D290i)	vs	8 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5
+4GB (2.49GB available)24% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+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
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1600 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
512MB	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)24% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)1% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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Model	Amour (D290i)	Aquaris 3.5
Other model names	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski	BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Blu	Bq
Release date	5/1/2013	9/9/2013
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)	60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	165 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 (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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 (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	32bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory	512MB	1GB
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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	21/5.76 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 850/2100	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, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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 (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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 (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	10 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
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 • 4GB or 16GB microSD included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Amour (D290i)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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