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Quantum Go (3G 16GB) vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)

Side by side comparison between Quantum Go 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 Quantum Go (3G 16GB) 22Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) Compare Quantum Go X
3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum Go (3G 16GB)

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Go (3G 16GB)} 22 Advantages Quantum Go (3G 16GB) vs Elite 3.8 (D430a)} 3 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
+1.3GHz 32bit Octa-core123%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (512MB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)74%
Thinner
vs11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+5"32%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
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 5.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1 Lollipop 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
+2300 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1600 mAh
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
ModelQuantum Go (3G 16GB)Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Other model namesPositivo Quantum Go 1 3G, Quantum Go Dual ChipBlu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandQuantumBlu
Release date9/1/20158/1/2012
Depth6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 145.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.74 in)60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6592M32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)1GB (512MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 850/1900/2100UMTS 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot 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

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 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

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)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: Steel Gray, Champagne Gold
• Back camera up to 24MP interpolated
• Dongle Play DTVi
• Duo Case
• Quantum Screen Flash
• Quantum DashCam
• Quantum Energy Saver
• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Quantum Go (3G 16GB)Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
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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