Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Blu Elite 3.8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 10:03 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 6:42 PM

Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	vs	8 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (106GB available)211 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (512MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)27% Thinner	vs	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+270 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+6.5"71% Larger screen	vs	3.8"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 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	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)50% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage 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
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.

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F Single-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	USA
Brand	Samsung	Blu
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	8/1/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	1GB (512MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)	feature not registered