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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Blu Life One (L120)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Blu Life One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life One X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) 16Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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 S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) vs Life One (L120)} 11 Advantages Blu Life One (L120)
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+(back) 16MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2330 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+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
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)43%
Lighter
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)73%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+294 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
 
ModelGalaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Life One (L120)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010BLU Life One 3G Dual-Sim (2013), BLU L120
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongIndiaPakistanSingapore
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/20134/1/2013
Depth15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)73 x 144 millimeters (2.87 x 5.67 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.41
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/3.1 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.3ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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 portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours20 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)760 hours (31.7 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข S-Voice natural language
โ€ข Colors: Black, White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)Blu Life One (L120)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)feature not registered
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