Blu Selfie (S470a) vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

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

10/6/2015 7:04 AM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:30 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X Blu Selfie (S470a) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Bq Aquaris 3.5 Compare Blu Selfie 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 Selfie (S470a)

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!

19 Advantages Blu Selfie (S470a)	vs	1 Advantage Bq Aquaris 3.5
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core143% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+16GB (11GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)20% Thinner	vs	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+312 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.7"34% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+2300 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)24% Lighter

22 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

21 Mbps

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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Model	Selfie (S470a)	Aquaris 3.5
Other model names	Blu Selfie Dual Sim S470A, Blu S470A Selfie	BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Blu	Bq
Release date	4/1/2015	9/9/2013
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.3 x 146 millimeters (2.61 x 5.75 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 Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 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 850/1900	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, HSPA+	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 Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	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
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	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 Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	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	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	10 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Blue • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • BLU Nex Lens technology • BLU Infinite View technology	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB or 16GB microSD included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	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