BLU Studio 5.5 S
#6580
BQ Aquaris M4.5
#6030Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 S
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Performance
38.841.0
Camera
19.124.2
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.021.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.041.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.125.5
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 S features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the BQ Aquaris M4.5 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the BQ utilizes a Mediatek MT6735M with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, offering slightly better efficiency.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BQ's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.0) and supports 720p video recording compared to the 1080p of the BLU.
- The BQ also has a larger battery capacity at 2470 mAh versus the BLU's 2350 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Lastly, the BLU runs on Android 4.2, while the BQ operates on a more recent Android 5.1.1, potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 S
BQ Aquaris M4.5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, , 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm (5.19 x 2.5 x 0.35 in)
Weight
166 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass