BLU Studio 5.0 LTE
#6313
Maxwest Orbit Z50
#6290Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 LTE
Maxwest Orbit Z50
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.6 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow, Orange
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes