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Huawei Ascend Mate vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Mate vs Blu Elite 3.8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X Huawei Ascend Mate 21Points
6.1"
IPS+

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) Compare Huawei Ascend Mate X
3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Mate

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!

Ascend Mate} 21 Advantages Huawei Ascend Mate vs Elite 3.8 (D430b)} 4 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (4.68GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (512MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)14%
Thinner
vs11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+6.1"61%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+4050 mAh153%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1600 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)45%
Lighter
241 PPIvs+246 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

20 Common items in both devices
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 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

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Change model 
ModelAscend MateElite 3.8 (D430b)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430b
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandHuaweiBlu
Release date2/1/20138/1/2012
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)85.7 x 163.5 millimeters (3.37 x 6.44 in)60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)241 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Chipset32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi362032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerHiSilicon GC4000Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4.68GB available)1GB (512MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot 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

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours10 hours
Standby1072 hours (44.7 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Crystal Black, Pure White
• Huawei Emotion UI v1.5
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dolby mobile 3 Sound
• WiFi dual-band
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Ascend MateBlu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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