Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.3 II
BLU Studio 6.0 HD
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
53.154.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.3 II features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BLU Studio 6.0 HD has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Studio 5.3 II is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, whereas the Studio 6.0 HD offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, providing improved processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Studio 6.0 HD can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the Studio 5.3 II.
- The battery capacity is also greater in the Studio 6.0 HD at 3000 mAh versus 2200 mAh in the Studio 5.3 II.
- Software-wise, the Studio 5.3 II runs Android 4.1, while the Studio 6.0 HD comes with Android 4.2, which is upgradable to 4.4.2, offering a slightly more modern experience.
- Both devices have similar build quality, with the Studio 6.0 HD being slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.3 II
BLU Studio 6.0 HD
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D540 - Single SIMD550 - Dual SIM
Also known as BLU D650
Display
Size
5.3"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
150 x 77 x 10.8 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
168 x 83 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.27 x 0.33 in)
Weight
210 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

