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BLU Elite 3.8

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Processor
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5*
Display diagonal
3.80 in*
Battery capacity
1,600 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
3.80 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
Processor
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
1 GB, 512 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 512 MB RAM / 1 GB storage*
    Memory
    512 MB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Memory options

  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 1 GB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,600 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 3.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 3*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)*
Weight
137 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Elite 3.8*
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Specifications 2 · 40 fields
body weight
137 g (4.83 oz)*
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explicit_quantities
  • value
    137*
    unit
    g*
    original
    137 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)*
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display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
3.8 inches, 41.1 cm (~57.1% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.8 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    41.1*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    41.1 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)*
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  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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model
Elite 3.8*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot*
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comms bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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features
MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV player DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer/editor Photo viewer/editor Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype)*
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misc colors
Black, White*
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - D430a*
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network speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform os
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
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platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
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platform cpu
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Adreno 200*
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memory internal
1 GB, 512 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera single
5 MP, AF*
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explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
480p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 130 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash*
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network gprs
Class 12*
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network edge
Class 12*
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selfie camera single
VGA*
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launch announced
2012, July. Released 2012, August*
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battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,600*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1600 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch status
Discontinued*
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network
HSDPA 850 / 2100 - D430b*
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battery talk time
Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)*
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battery stand.by
Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
120 x 60 x 11.3 mm (4.72 x 2.36 x 0.44 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.3 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.44 in*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
137* g
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
480*
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Pixels Y
800*
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Display Size (inches)
3.8* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
57.1* %
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RAM (GB)
0.5* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
3*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,600* mAh
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Price in USD
167.70000000000002*
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Model
BLU Elite 3.8*
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Launch Expected Year
2012.0*
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Height (mm)
120* mm
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Width (mm)
60* mm
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Thickness (mm)
11.3* mm
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* Provisional data