BLU Studio 5.0 E
#9048
Maxwest Astro X4
#7624Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 E
Maxwest Astro X4
Performance
27.434.1
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.934.1
Battery
20.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.030.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.418.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.0 E features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro X4 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the latter.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processors and have 4GB of RAM, but the Astro X4 utilizes a Mediatek chipset, which may offer slight performance differences.
- Camera specifications are identical with both having a 3.15 MP rear camera and no front camera.
- The BLU Studio 5.0 E has a 2100 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh battery of the Astro X4, providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the BLU runs on Android 4.2, while the Astro X4 is on Android 4.4, offering a slightly more updated software experience.
- Build quality favors the Maxwest Astro X4 with a lighter weight and slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 E
Maxwest Astro X4
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA, LED flash
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 74 x 10.1 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.40 in)
123.5 x 64 x 9.8 mm (4.86 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
174 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer, proximity