📱 Model features |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Model | V XI | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Other model names | Blu Vivo XI V0330WW, Blu Vivo 11, Blu VXI | Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM) |
| Country or region available | 
Brazil | 
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Blu | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/1/2018 | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 149.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.89 in) | 78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in) |
| Weight | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) | 234 grams (8.19 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 5.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (218GB available)
UFS 4.0 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1520 pixels | 1440x3088 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 285 PPI | 501 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 3000/1920 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,28,66) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth1/5"1.12µm | (quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP periscope telephotof/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephotof/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/1.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.1µm pixel | 0.6µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wide Band) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless charging | feature not registered | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 625 hours (26 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• 450nits / 19:9 display
• 2 silicone cases included
• Screen protector tempered glass
• DTS sound
• Quick Charger: 100% in 2.5 hours | • Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Blu V XI | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body) |