BLU Grand XL
#5615
BLU Studio 5.3 II
#6992Category Breakdown
BLU Grand XL
BLU Studio 5.3 II
Performance
41.733.3
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.555.2
Battery
22.620.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.929.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.121.0
Summary
- The BLU Grand XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density at approximately 267 ppi compared to the 5.3-inch display of the BLU Studio 5.3 II, which has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and around 208 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Grand XL is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Studio 5.3 II uses an older dual-core MT6577 chipset.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand XL can record video at 1080p, whereas the Studio 5.3 II is limited to 720p.
- The Grand XL also has a slightly larger battery capacity of 2650 mAh compared to the 2200 mAh battery in the Studio 5.3 II.
- On the software front, the Grand XL runs Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated experience than the Studio 5.3 II, which operates on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
- Lastly, the Grand XL is lighter at 187g compared to the 210g weight of the Studio 5.3 II, contributing to a more comfortable build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand XL
BLU Studio 5.3 II
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
D540 - Single SIMD550 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
5.5"
5.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.5 x 78.6 x 9.1 mm (6.20 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
150 x 77 x 10.8 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
Weight
187 g
210 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass