Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) vs Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Blu Elite 3.8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 2:52 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:42 AM

Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)

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!

27 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	vs	2 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (106GB available)211 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (512MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)27% Thinner	vs	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+395 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+6.53"72% Larger screen	vs	3.8"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5020 mAh2 times 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
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)45% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 9 CX296VRD, CX296CIN, M2003J15SS/2003J15SC	Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a
Country or region available	Brazil, China, India	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Blu
Release date	5/12/2020, Announced: 4/30/2020	8/1/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)	60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.53" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	450nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	MIUI 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200451 (v8) Geekbench: 1292 (v5.1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	1GB (512MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 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 Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm118° 2MP macro f/2.41.75µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.7µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5020 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White • 22.5W charger (18W phone support)	• Colors: Black, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 9 (128GB/4GB)	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.84W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered