BLU Studio 5.3 II
#6992
Samsung W999
#5678Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.3 II
Samsung W999
Performance
33.346.5
Camera
15.415.4
Display
55.278.3
Battery
20.415.2
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
29.829.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.026.8
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.3 II features a larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung W999 has a smaller 3.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering better color vibrancy but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 dual-core processor with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Samsung utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 with 16GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the BLU has an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the W999's 5 MP, although both can record 720p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the BLU at 2200 mAh, while the Samsung has a 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more modern experience than the Samsung's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- Both devices lack advanced features like water resistance and wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.3 II
Samsung W999
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2011
Description
D540 - Single SIMD550 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 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
2200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150 x 77 x 10.8 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
111 x 59 x 17.8 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 0.70 in)
Weight
210 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass