Blu G8 (G0170LL) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)

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Side by side comparison between Blu G8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/2/2019 3:41 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Blu G8 (G0170LL) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F) Compare Blu G8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu G8 (G0170LL)

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!

13 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170LL)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.3"26% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+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)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)24% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPI	vs	+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
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Model	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Other model names	BLU G8 G0170LL	Galaxy J5 (4G) J500F 8GB Single-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International)	South Africa, (Europe)
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2019	7/1/2015
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	420nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	17 hours
Standby	650 hours (27.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red, Blue • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu G8 (G0170LL)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)