BLU Studio 5.3 S
#6480
T
#5854Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.3 S
T
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
70.067.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.254.5
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 better pixel density compared to the T-Mobile T's 4.0-inch IPS LCD at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Studio 5.3 S is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Play, while the T utilizes a single-core Snapdragon S2, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities for the former.
- The camera on the Studio 5.3 S is also more advanced, with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the T's 5 MP, though both support 720p video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Studio 5.3 S at 2800 mAh versus the T's 1500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Studio 5.3 S on Android 4.1.2 and the T on Android 2.3, indicating a more modern software experience for the BLU model.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Studio 5.3 S being slightly larger and heavier than the T, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.3 S
T
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
D580 - Single SIMD590 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
4"
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 (~233 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 MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB 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, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
124.8 x 63.9 x 14.3 mm (4.91 x 2.52 x 0.56 in)
Weight
190 g
185 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)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes