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BLU Studio 5.0 S

BLU Studio 5.0 S

#6312
Maxwest Nitro 5.5

Maxwest Nitro 5.5

#7368

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio 5.0 S
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5

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 Maxwest Nitro 5.5 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play, whereas the Maxwest utilizes a dual-core Mediatek MT6572, which may result in better multitasking on the BLU.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, delivering similar photographic capabilities.
  • The BLU has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Maxwest offers a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
  • Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), and the Maxwest operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), suggesting a more updated experience on the Maxwest.
  • Overall, both devices have comparable build quality and connectivity options, but the differences in performance and battery capacity may influence user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Studio 5.0 S
Maxwest Nitro 5.5

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
2015

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 MT6572 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 203
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

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
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

Dimensions

143 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)

Weight

170 g
174 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0
4.0, A2DP

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 4.4.2 (KitKat)

OS Version

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes