BLU Studio 5.0
#7601
Nokia Lumia 530
#8129Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.0
Nokia Lumia 530
Performance
33.338.9
Camera
15.412.7
Display
39.116.9
Battery
18.914.3
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
29.832.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.216.2
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.0 features a larger 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 530 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia 530 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor, providing better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6577 in the BLU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 530 records video at a lower resolution of 480p compared to the 720p of the BLU.
- The BLU Studio 5.0 has a larger 2000 mAh battery, while the Lumia 530 has a 1430 mAh battery, which may affect overall usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.1, whereas the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
- Build quality differs as well, with the BLU being heavier at 170g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Lumia 530 at 129g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.0
Nokia Lumia 530
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D530 - Single SIMD520 - Dual SIM
Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 RM-1017
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0"
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 74 x 10.7 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.42 in)
119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7 mm, 86.8 cc (4.71 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)
Weight
170 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
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, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer