The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S52, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 285 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Max. upload speed
- 100 Mbps
- against 50 Mbps
BLU G9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 210 g
- Usable Surface
- 88.8 %
- against 68 %
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,985 | 74,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 233 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core, 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 155.4 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68 % | 88.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68, MIL-STD-810G, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 30 h |
| Standby time | — | 750 h |
Display
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.65″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 285 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, LED Notifications | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S52 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
