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BLU Studio 5.0 S II#6650

Released: 2014

BLU Studio 5.0 S II

Overall Score

22.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6650)22.8
Performance(#6992)38.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#5823)55.2
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6793)30.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring BLU Studio 5.0 S II

Short Review

  • The BLU Studio 5.0 S II features a simple design with dimensions of 145 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 155g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 220 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, providing sufficient power for everyday applications.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2000 mAh, which supports standard usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is dated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device does not have water resistance features, and it comes in a single color option, white.
  • Overall, the BLU Studio 5.0 S II is a basic smartphone with essential features for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions145 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.71 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity