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Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim 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 S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) 11Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim X
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

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 S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Advance 5.0 (D030U)} 8 Advantages Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.6GB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)13%
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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
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
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+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

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
(front) VGA (640x480)
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
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ModelGalaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Other model namesGalaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win ProBlu Advance 5.0 Dual-Sim D030, Blu D030u
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date3/1/201412/1/2015
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)73.2 x 145.2 millimeters (2.88 x 5.72 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.6% (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 rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB (1.6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
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 S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot 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, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black, White
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Blu Infinite View IPS

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Blu Advance 5.0 (D030U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)feature not registered
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