Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) vs Blu G8 (G0170VV)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Blu G8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/2/2019 8:31 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:33 AM

Compare Blu G8 X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Blu G8 (G0170VV) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu G8 (G0170VV)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	vs	14 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170VV)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 (3G) SM-J500H/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015	BLU G8 G0170VV
Country or region available	Philippines, Russia, Ukraine	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Blu
Release date	7/1/2015	7/1/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)	78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm 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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	650 hours (27.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Red, Blue • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Blu G8 (G0170VV)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)	feature not registered