| Physical features | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Model | |
| Other model names | Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a |
| Country or region available | 
USA |
| Brand | Blu |
| Release date | August, 2012 |
| Depth | 11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in) |
| Weight | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
| Hardware | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm) |
| CPU processor | 1Ghz Single-Core ARM Cortex-A5 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
| RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 1GB (512MB user free) |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Display type | TFT LCD IPS |
| Screen size | 3.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Display resolution | 480x800 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 246 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
| Mobile networks | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Dual-SIM | Dual SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots Dual-SIM
Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE |
| Calling | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | Not supported |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported |
| HDR | Not supported |
| 2ª camera | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Radio | FM with RDS |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV |
| Connectivity | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 version A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML |
| Java / Flash player | Supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, White
- WiFi hotspot |
| Power supply | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| Battery | Li-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 1600 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 600 minutes | 10 hours | 0.4 day |
| Standby | 30000 minutes | 500 hours | 20.8 days |
| Radiation rate | Blu Elite 3.8 |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |