Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Elite 3.8 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 6:40 AM, updated: 3/12/2024 8:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 X Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB) Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)

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6 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (512MB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)205 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)24% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+400 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.8"	vs	+6.6"74% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Other model names	Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430b	Galaxy A14 4G (Exynos) SM-A145M Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2012	3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.8" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (512MB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/150 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 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M 128GB)
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