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Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) vs Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Blu Life One (2015) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life One (2015) X Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) 07Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Blu Life One 2015 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)

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!

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) vs Life One 2015 (16GB)} 8 Advantages Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)12%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
123 grams (4.31 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2%
Lighter
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2420 mAh5%
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+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
2GB / 2GB LPDDR2
16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
720x1280 pixels
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
ModelGalaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Life One 2015 (16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500H, Samsung Galaxy A5 A500HBLU Life One 4G LTE Dual-Sim 16GB/2GB, Blu X010Q
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)(Latin America)USA
(Global, International), (Latin America), USA
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date11/1/20143/1/2015
Depth6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)72.1 x 143.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
RAM memory2GB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/1700/2600 (Bands 4,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 1.054W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)feature not registered
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