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Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 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 Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) 17Points
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X
3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 17 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) vs Elite 3.8 (D430a)} 7 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)85%
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
+8GB (4GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (512MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)28%
Thinner
vs11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+5"32%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+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
+1905 mAh19%
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
+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 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)7%
Lighter
220 PPIvs+246 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
WVGA (848x480)vs+FWVGA (854x480)1%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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 IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
ModelLumia 535 (RM-1089)Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
USA
USA
BrandMicrosoftBlu
Release date12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/20148/1/2012
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows 10 MobileAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
1GB (512MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900
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

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (848x480)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

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1905 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours10 hours
Standby552 hours (23 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB
• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
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