BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE
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Kyocera Hydro Elite
#5831Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE
Kyocera Hydro Elite
Performance
43.651.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.159.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.626.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Kyocera Hydro Elite has a smaller 4.3-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Kyocera utilizes a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, giving the BLU an edge in multitasking with its 1GB of RAM compared to the Hydro Elite's 1.5GB.
- The camera on the BLU offers a higher resolution at 13 MP for the rear and 5 MP for selfies, compared to the Hydro Elite's 8 MP rear and 1.3 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the BLU at 2200 mAh versus 2100 mAh in the Kyocera, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Kyocera operates on an older Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE
Kyocera Hydro Elite
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Kyocera Hydro Elite C6750
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 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
2200 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 72 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
122.4 x 60.4 x 10.8 mm (4.82 x 2.38 x 0.43 in)
Weight
164 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass