Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 C HD
XOLO Play
Performance
39.145.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.725.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.023.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.0 C HD features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.7-inch display of the XOLO Play, but both share the same 720 x 1280 pixel resolution.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the XOLO utilizes a more powerful Nvidia Tegra 3 with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, with neither supporting fast or wireless charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a slightly newer software experience than the XOLO's Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
- Build-wise, the BLU is slightly larger and heavier, while the XOLO has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 C HD
XOLO Play
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 74 x 9.3 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.37 in)
138.4 x 70 x 10.4 mm (5.45 x 2.76 x 0.41 in)
Weight
166 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

