BLU Studio 5.0 S
#7283
Sharp Aquos Crystal
#6566Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0 S
Sharp Aquos Crystal
Performance
38.243.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
43.619.1
Battery
18.919.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
29.837.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.623.2
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 Sharp Aquos Crystal also has a 5.0-inch display but utilizes TFT technology with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Sharp employs a Snapdragon 400 with 8GB of RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Sharp can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the BLU.
- The battery capacity of the BLU is slightly lower at 2000 mAh compared to the 2040 mAh of the Sharp, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.1.2, while the Sharp operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, providing a slightly improved software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Sharp is lighter and has a glass front, while the BLU is heavier with a plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0 S
Sharp Aquos Crystal
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D570 - Single SIMD560 - Dual SIM
For Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin MobileAlso known as Sharp Aquos Crystal 306SH
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2040 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, non-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)
131 x 67 x 10 mm (5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
170 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
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, LE
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, compass