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LG Lucid 4G (VS840) vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)

Side by side comparison between LG Lucid 4G 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 LG Lucid 4G (VS840) 10Points
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b) Compare LG Lucid 4G X
3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Lucid 4G (VS840)

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Lucid 4G (VS840)} 10 Advantages LG Lucid 4G (VS840) vs Elite 3.8 (D430b)} 6 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (512MB available)
+4"5%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1700 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1600 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)4%
Lighter
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)1%
Thinner
233 PPIvs+246 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT NOVA IPS / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
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ModelLucid 4G (VS840)Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Other model namesVerizon LG Lucid 4G VS840, LG VS840, LG CaymanBlu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430b
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandLGBlu
Release date3/29/20128/1/2012
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 119.1 millimeters (2.45 x 4.69 in)60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Display typeTFT NOVA IPSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM866032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB1GB (512MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, 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

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (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

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours10 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430b)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC (M4/T4)
• DLNA
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Lucid 4G (VS840)Blu 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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