Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U) vs Nokia 4.2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo Selfie vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:10 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:58 AM

Compare Nokia 4.2 X Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Nokia 4.2 (16GB) Compare Blu Vivo Selfie X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (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 Selfie (V030U)	vs	16 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+306 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
4.8"	vs	+5.71"19% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution main camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 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	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 8MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Vivo Selfie (V030U)	4.2 (16GB)
Other model names	BLU Vivo Selfie Dual Sim AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan
Brand	Blu	Nokia
Release date	7/1/2015	4/1/2019
Depth	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.4 x 141 millimeters (2.69 x 5.55 in)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	18 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
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, Green, Pink • Blu Bright Technology • Screen protector included • Case protector included • Sony IMX 179 sensor camera • Selfie Stick included	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Vivo Selfie (V030U)	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)
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