Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U) vs Blu G8 (G0170LL)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition vs Blu G8 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 Blu G8 X Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Blu G8 (G0170LL) Compare Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non 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!

4 Advantages Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	vs	17 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170LL)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+CompassAdvantage 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)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels185% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+267 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.3"40% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP193% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	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
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh135% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Other model names	Blu Star 4.5 S451u, Blu S451u	BLU G8 G0170LL
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Blu
Release date	11/1/2014	7/1/2019
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.3 x 127.7 millimeters (2.53 x 5.03 in)	78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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 850/1700/1900	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	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 Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
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	4.1 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	650 hours (27.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
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, White, Blue, Pink, Grey, Gold, Purple, Yellow • Leather in the back • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • BLU Infinite View technology	• Colors: Black, Red, Blue • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Star 4.5 Design Edition (S451U)	Blu G8 (G0170LL)
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