T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) vs Blu Amour (D290a)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G2X 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 T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Blu Amour (D290a) Compare T-Mobile G2X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

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10 Advantages T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	vs	6 Advantages Blu Amour (D290a)
+8GB (6GB available)141% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)14% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.3MP3 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)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)4% Lighter
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

LED flash

+20 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	G2X (P999DW)	Amour (D290a)
Other model names	T-Mobile G2X P999, LG Star	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski
Country or region available	USA	Canada, USA
Brand	T-Mobile	Blu
Release date	4/15/2011	5/1/2013
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 124.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.9 in)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 1700/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.8 hours	12 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: White • Made with Swarovski Zirconia • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)	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

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T-Mobile G2X (P999DW) vs Blu Amour (D290a)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G2X vs Blu Amour phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? T-Mobile G2X (P999DW)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate