BenQ A3
#6155
BLU Studio 5.5 S
#6580Category Breakdown
BenQ A3
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Performance
38.238.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.921.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.031.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.023.1
Summary
- The BenQ A3 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BLU Studio 5.5 S has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density (~200 ppi).
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the A3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, whereas the BLU Studio utilizes a Mediatek MT6582M with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the BLU Studio offers 1080p video recording compared to the unspecified video capability of the A3.
- The battery capacity of the BLU Studio is higher at 2350 mAh, compared to the A3's 2000 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Jelly Bean, with the BLU Studio on version 4.2 and the A3 on 4.1.2, providing a similar software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A3
BLU Studio 5.5 S
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.9 x 66 x 10 mm (5.27 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
156 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
Weight
135 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity