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Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs Blu Advance 5.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Advance 5.0 X Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) 14Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)

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 Express 2 (SM-G3815)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Advance 5.0 (D030L)} 7 Advantages Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+8GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.6GB available)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+245 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"vs+5"11%
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
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
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.

23 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
(front) VGA (640x480)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
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ModelGalaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Express II G3815Blu Advance 5.0 Dual-Sim D030L, Blu D030L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date10/1/201312/1/2015
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)73.2 x 145.2 millimeters (2.88 x 5.72 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (1.6GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours12 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Blu Infinite View IPS

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
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