Blu G8 (G0170VV) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)

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

8/2/2019 8:31 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro X Blu G8 (G0170VV) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS) Compare Blu G8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)

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!

7 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170VV)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.3"21% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(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
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)13% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)20% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPI	vs	+282 PPI6% 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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 13MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
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Model	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Other model names	BLU G8 G0170VV	Galaxy J5 2017 SM-J530G/Dual-Sim 32GB 2GB RAM
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2019	6/1/2017
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)	71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	282 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 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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 G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
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 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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	21 hours
Standby	650 hours (27.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
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: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu G8 (G0170VV)	Galaxy J5 Pro (SM-J530G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.04W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)