Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 HD
BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.354.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 HD features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display but offers a higher pixel density at approximately 294 ppi.
- Both phones are powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and have 1GB of RAM, but the Tank Xtreme utilizes a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, which may provide marginally better performance.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both devices sporting a 5 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The Tank Xtreme has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Studio's 2500 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software experience, the Studio runs on Android 5.1, while the Tank Xtreme is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a more updated user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 HD
BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.8 x 77.4 x 9.1 mm (6.06 x 3.05 x 0.36 in)
153.5 x 79.8 x 13.8 mm (6.04 x 3.14 x 0.54 in)
Weight
183 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/ Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

