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Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition vs Blu Grand 5.5 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Grand 5.5 HD X Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) 24Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)

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 S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)} 2 Advantages Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
5.1"vs+5.5"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 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 S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
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ModelGalaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung PacificBLU Grand 5.5 HD 3G G030U, Blu G030U
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date10/1/20157/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)79 x 155.2 millimeters (3.11 x 6.11 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
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 / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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 S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Rose Gold
• Aluminium metal body
• Blu Infinite View
• SHARP display
• Screen protector included
• Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Blu Grand 5.5 HD (G030U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)feature not registered
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