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BLU Studio 5.0 S

BLU Studio 5.0 S

#7283
Maxwest Nitro 5.5

Maxwest Nitro 5.5

#6722

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio 5.0 S
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
38.235.0
Camera
15.415.4
Display
43.655.2
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.830.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.622.4

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 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

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, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
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)
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

Colors

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

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity