BLU Studio 5.3 S
#6480
Nokia XL
#8158Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.3 S
Nokia XL
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
70.067.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.252.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.3 S features a larger 5.3-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia XL's 5.0-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play chipset, but the BLU has a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Nokia is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, giving the BLU an edge in processing power.
- The camera on the BLU is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Nokia's 5 MP, although both have 2 MP front cameras.
- The BLU also has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the Nokia's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), but the Nokia XL incorporates the X platform, which may affect the software experience differently.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.3 S
Nokia XL
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
D580 - Single SIMD590 - Dual SIM
Also known as Nokia XL Dual SIM RM-1030/RM-1042 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.3"
5"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.8, 32mm (standard), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable (BN-02)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153 x 78 x 9.2 mm (6.02 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm, 109 cc (5.57 x 3.06 x 0.43 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Bright green, orange, cyan, yellow, black, white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes