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Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW) vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

Side by side comparison between Blu Studio J8M vs Samsung Galaxy Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Star X Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW) 25Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) Compare Blu Studio J8M X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)

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!

Studio J8M (S0430WW)} 25 Advantages Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW) vs Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (9GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)27%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+294 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+5"67%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)40%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelStudio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesBlu Studio J8M LTE S0430WW, S0450WWSamsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBluSamsung
Release date2/1/20185/1/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzARM Mali-300
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE
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 Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours14 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold
• Screen protector included
• Silicon case included
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio J8M (S0430WW)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)
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