Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 S
BLU Studio 5.5 S
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 S features a 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BLU Studio 5.5 S has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~200 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Studio 5.0 S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, whereas the Studio 5.5 S uses a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Studio 5.5 S can record video at 1080p, compared to 720p on the Studio 5.0 S.
- The battery capacity of the Studio 5.5 S is higher at 2350 mAh, compared to 2000 mAh in the Studio 5.0 S.
- Lastly, the Studio 5.5 S runs on Android 4.2, offering a slightly updated software experience compared to the Android 4.1.2 on the Studio 5.0 S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 S
BLU Studio 5.5 S
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D570 - Single SIMD560 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
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 (~200 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 MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
156 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
Weight
170 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
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 21.1/11.5 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

