BLU Advance L5 vs BLU Elite 3.8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU Advance L5
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BLU Elite 3.8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU Elite 3.8
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
BLU Elite 3.8
Lighter body
BLU Advance L5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 3.8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 246 |
| Screen-to-body | 56 | 57.1 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 200 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 2.3 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 0.5GB RAM | 1GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 480p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 2 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1300 | 1600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| stand by | Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) | Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 18 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) | Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 124.8 | 120 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.4 | 11.3 |
| Weight (g) | 104 | 137 |
| Width (mm) | 65.2 | 60 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September. Released 2019, September | 2012, July. Released 2012, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 - A390U | HSDPA 850, 1900 - D430a |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 3 |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU Advance L5 | BLU Elite 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU Advance L5 and BLU Elite 3.8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU Elite 3.8 packs a 1600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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