Category Breakdown
Asus Live G500TG
BLU Studio View
Performance
45.941.7
Camera
39.624.2
Display
56.555.4
Battery
19.723.2
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
30.929.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.533.6
Summary
- The Asus Live G500TG features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Studio View has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 640 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- Both phones utilize the Mediatek MT6580 chipset and have similar quad-core processors, but the Asus model offers 2GB of RAM compared to the 1GB in the BLU, potentially providing better multitasking performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU Studio View has a superior 5 MP front camera versus the 2 MP on the Asus.
- The BLU also has a larger battery capacity at 2850 mAh compared to the Asus's 2070 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Asus runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), while the BLU operates on a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), which may offer a better user experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the BLU featuring a glass front and aluminum back, whereas the Asus has a more basic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Live G500TG
BLU Studio View
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
For USA
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
640 x 1280 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
2850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2070 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2850 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
151 x 71 x 9 mm (5.94 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
140 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Rosa, Azul, Yellow
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

