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Blu Life One 2015 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

Side by side comparison between Blu Life One (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Blu Life One 2015 (16GB) 08Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) Compare Blu Life One (2015) X
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

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Life One 2015 (16GB)} 8 Advantages Blu Life One 2015 (16GB) vs Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2420 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPIvs+312 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
ModelLife One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Other model namesBLU Life One 4G LTE Dual-Sim 16GB/2GB, Blu X010Q갤럭시 A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim)
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)USA
(Global, International), (Latin America), USA
South Korea
South Korea
BrandBluSamsung
Release date3/1/20151/8/2016
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/2600 (Bands 4,7,17)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2420 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours14 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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