BLU Studio 5.0 LTE
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Maxwest Orbit Z50
#7277Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 LTE
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
40.238.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.243.6
Battery
20.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.729.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.119.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.0 LTE features a slightly bulkier build with dimensions of 145.5 x 72.5 x 9 mm and weighs 162g, while the Maxwest Orbit Z50 is more compact at 143 x 72 x 8.9 mm and weighs 170g.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon S4 Play in the Maxwest.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Maxwest is limited to 720p.
- The BLU Studio has a 2200 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the Maxwest.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Maxwest operates on Android 4.1.2, making the BLU more current in terms of software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 LTE
Maxwest Orbit Z50
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as BLU Y530Q
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 72.5 x 9 mm (5.73 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
162 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Orange
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, 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), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass