BLU Samba JR
The BLU Samba JR is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-levelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size1.77" · 99.3 x 55.9 x 13.8 mm (3.91 x 2.20 x 0.54 in)
RAM32MB
Storage32MB | 64MB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓32GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 75g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 850 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Lower-resolution 116 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, July. Released 2011, Q3
Also Known As
Q50 - Single SIMQ51 - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
RAM
32MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
116 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 65K colors
Standard LCD display
🔋 Battery
Capacity
850 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
75g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
99.3 x 55.9 x 13.8 mm (3.91 x 2.20 x 0.54 in)
Colors
Light blue, Red, Silver, Violet, Magenta, Green
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Samba JR does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the BLU Samba JR supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The BLU Samba JR SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the BLU Samba JR has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Samba JR uses microUSB.
The BLU Samba JR supports No.
The BLU Samba JR has No.
