Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 S
BLU Studio 5.3 II
Performance
38.233.3
Camera
15.415.4
Display
43.655.2
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.829.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.621.0
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.0 S features a 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BLU Studio 5.3 II has a slightly larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Studio 5.0 S is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, offering better processing capability compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6577 in the Studio 5.3 II.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, providing similar photographic capabilities.
- The Studio 5.3 II has a larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Studio 5.0 S, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 4.1.x, with the Studio 5.0 S on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and the Studio 5.3 II on 4.1, providing a comparable software experience.
- The build quality of the Studio 5.0 S is slightly more compact and lighter than the bulkier Studio 5.3 II.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 S
BLU Studio 5.3 II
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
D570 - Single SIMD560 - Dual SIM
D540 - Single SIMD550 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 203
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
150 x 77 x 10.8 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
Weight
170 g
210 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

