Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6247)54.5
Performance(#8946)54.3
Camera(#7153)42.0
Display(#4756)70.5
Battery(#7964)43.5
Build(#6412)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Studio J5
Short Review
- The BLU Studio J5 features a compact design with dimensions of 142.8 x 73 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 130g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks but may struggle with demanding applications.
- The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, which supports basic usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), the software experience is straightforward but may not include the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it lacks 5G support and NFC.
- The device is available in Grey, Gold, and Rose Gold colors, adding a touch of personalization.
- There are no water resistance features, and it includes a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Overall, the BLU Studio J5 is a basic smartphone suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions142.8 x 73 x 9.6 mm (5.62 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGrey, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes