Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) vs Blu Amour (D290a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Blu Amour phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/4/2016 1:02 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:41 PM

Compare Blu Amour X Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Blu Amour (D290a) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

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!

26 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	vs	3 Advantages Blu Amour (D290a)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core170% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (12GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)36% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)25% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

21 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Amour (D290a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony Honami	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski
Country or region available	Brazil	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Blu
Release date	9/6/2013	5/1/2013
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	12 hours
Standby	850 hours (35.4 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound	• Colors: White • Made with Swarovski Zirconia • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)	Blu Amour (D290a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered