BLU Samba W
The BLU Samba W is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-levelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2" · 107.8 x 59.8 x 14 mm (4.24 x 2.35 x 0.55 in)
RAM64MB
Storage128MB | 64MB
Main Camera3 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓64GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 80g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 820 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 141 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotographyMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, August. Released 2013, August
Also Known As
Q160W - Single SIMQ170W - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
RAM
64MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
141 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 820 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
80g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
107.8 x 59.8 x 14 mm (4.24 x 2.35 x 0.55 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Samba W does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the BLU Samba W does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Samba W supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Samba W supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the BLU Samba W has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Samba W uses microUSB.
The BLU Samba W supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The BLU Samba W has 3.0.
