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Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Photon 4G vs Blu Sport 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Sport 4.5 X Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) 10Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L) Compare Motorola Photon 4G X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)

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!

Photon 4G (MB855)} 10 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Sport 4.5 (S430L)} 14 Advantages Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+256 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)1%
Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+2000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
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ModelPhoton 4G (MB855)Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Other model namesSprint Motorola Photon 4GBLU Sport 4.5 Dual Chip S430L, BLU S430L
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandMotorolaBlu
Release date8/1/201110/1/2014
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)67 x 134.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.3 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C604906200L
Battery capacity1700 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.1 hours16 hours
Standby314 hours (13.1 days)780 hours (32.5 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HDMI 1.3 connector
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Docking connector
• 3G/4G WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on green, White on orange
• IP55 certified: dust and water resistant
• Screen protector included
• Protective Case included
• BLU Infinite View technology
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Blu Sport 4.5 (S430L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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