Overall Score
54.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6313)54.4
Performance(#9029)54.3
Camera(#5801)42.1
Display(#6115)70.0
Battery(#8077)43.5
Build(#6504)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Studio 5.0 LTE
Short Review
- The BLU Studio 5.0 LTE features a plastic build with dimensions of 145.5 x 72.5 x 9 mm and weighs 162g, available in multiple colors.
- It has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 220 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 4GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 1.6 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2200 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat, providing a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers and wireless charging may limit its appeal for some users.
- Overall, it offers basic features suitable for everyday tasks.
- Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and a headphone jack for audio connectivity.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as BLU Y530Q
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera1.6 MP
Front Camera Details1.6 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions145.5 x 72.5 x 9 mm (5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight162 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Pink, Yellow, Orange
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes