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BLU Studio 5.0 E

BLU Studio 5.0 E

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Samsung Z1

Samsung Z1

#7469

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio 5.0 E
Samsung Z1
Performance
27.428.1
Camera
15.411.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
20.015.2
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
20.030.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.418.7

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 Samsung Z1 has a smaller 4.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the Samsung Z1 has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the BLU supports 720p video recording, compared to the Samsung's 480p.
  • The BLU's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, which is larger than the Samsung's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • The BLU runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Samsung Z1 operates on Tizen 2.3, resulting in different software experiences.
  • Additionally, the BLU is heavier at 174g compared to the Samsung Z1's 112g, indicating a difference in build quality and portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Studio 5.0 E
Samsung Z1

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

N/A
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS

Display

Size

5"
4"

Type

TFT
PLS LCD

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
Spreadtrum SC7727S

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
480p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2100 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)

Weight

174 g
112 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Wine Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.54 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0
4.1, 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)
Tizen 2.3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro
Accelerometer