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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) vs Blu Hero (S180)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Blu Hero phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Hero X Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) 31Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) vs Hero (S180)} 4 Advantages Blu Hero (S180)
+6GB LPDDR4X191 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+64GB (51GB available)815 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)53%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1440x2960 pixels55 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+531 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+6.2"121%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps24999 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, ANT+, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Heart rate, Gyroscope, Iris scanner, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+90 grams (3.15 ounces)110%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Analog TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

1 Common items in both devices
3.5mm jack
+ 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 S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
ModelGalaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Hero (S180)
Other model namesGalaxy S9+ Duos G965F/Dual-sim (Exynos)Blu Hero S180 Single SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/201812/1/2011
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in)57 x 104 millimeters (2.24 x 4.09 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~41% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8)
Geekbench: 9110 (4.2)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X32MB
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
64MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0ยตmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedAnalog TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
โ€ข Samsung DeX
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Brown, White, Green
โ€ข Facebook, Twitter

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)Blu Hero (S180)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
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