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Nokia N8 vs Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Blu Advance 5.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U) Compare Nokia N8 X
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)

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!

N8} 11 Advantages Nokia N8 vs Advance 5.0 (D030U)} 17 Advantages Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
+16GB9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.6GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+210 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core168%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+768MB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)42%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
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
1200 mAhvs+1800 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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.
3.0 + 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

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 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

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
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ModelNokia N8Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoBlu Advance 5.0 Dual-Sim D030, Blu D030u
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaBlu
Release date9/29/201012/1/2015
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)73.2 x 145.2 millimeters (2.88 x 5.72 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB (1.6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, 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

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.83" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (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

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours12 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Blu Infinite View IPS

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)feature not registered
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