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

