Blu Vivo IV (D970L) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo IV vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2014 7:18 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus X Blu Vivo IV (D970L) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB) Compare Blu Vivo IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)

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!

6 Advantages Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+5.5 millimeters (0.22 inches)47% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+441 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	432 PPI
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5"	vs	+5.1"2% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Other model names	Blu Vivo 4 D970L, BLU D970L	Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus LTE-A, Samsung SM-G901F
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America)	(Europe), Singapore
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2014	11/1/2014
Depth	5.5 millimeters (0.22 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.2 x 145.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	20 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	916.7 hours (38.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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 silver, White gold • Screen protector included • Plastic Case included • Blu Bright+ sensor camera • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Gesture control • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Vivo IV (D970L)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.611W/kg (head), 0.376W/kg (body)