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Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo Air vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L) 08Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB) Compare Blu Vivo Air X
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)

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Vivo Air (3G D980L)} 8 Advantages Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L) vs Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)67%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
306 PPI
4.8"
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
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ModelVivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Other model namesBlu Vivo Air D980L, Blu D980LSamsung Galaxy S III i9300L, Galaxy S3 i9300X
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBluSamsung
Release date1/1/20155/22/2012
Depth5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)67.4 x 139.8 millimeters (2.65 x 5.5 in)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.8" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (25GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity2100 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours11.7 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)790 hours (32.9 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides of the phone
• DTS surround audio
• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
• USB OTG On-the-go
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• TouchWiz with Motion UX
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Vivo Air (3G D980L)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)
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