Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Elite 3.8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/8/2020 12:14 AM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:10 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 X Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F) Compare Blu Elite 3.8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)

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4 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	vs	33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (512MB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)207 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)43% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+566 PPI130% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.8"	vs	+6.2"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP17 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 10MP32 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)80 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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Model	Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Other model names	Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a	Galaxy S20 4G-LTE G980F Single-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(United Kingdom), Australia, Mexico, New Zealand
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2012	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)	69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	3.8" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 PPI	566 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	1GB (512MB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	2000/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	20 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.279W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body)