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BLU Studio 5.5#8292

Released: 2013

BLU Studio 5.5

Overall Score

15.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#8292)15.6
Performance(#6919)39.0
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#10554)16.9
Battery(#5893)20.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6443)31.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring BLU Studio 5.5

Short Review

  • The BLU Studio 5.5 features a plastic build with dimensions of 157 x 79.5 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 184g, available in multiple colors.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 178 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 4GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking.
  • The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
  • The battery capacity is 2250mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is basic and lacks modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device does not have water resistance and lacks stereo speakers.
  • Overall, the BLU Studio 5.5 is a straightforward smartphone with essential features.
  • Its design and performance are adequate for basic tasks, but it may not meet the demands of more intensive users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionD600 - Single SIMD610 - Dual SIM

Display

Size5.5"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2250 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2250 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions157 x 79.5 x 9.5 mm (6.18 x 3.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight184 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue, Pink, Grey, White, Yellow
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
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, proximity