BLU Studio 5.5 S
#6314
Karbonn A27 Retina
#7365Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Karbonn A27 Retina
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.5
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 Karbonn A27 Retina has a smaller 4.3-inch display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~256 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM, compared to the dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 512MB of RAM in the Karbonn.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU can record video at 1080p, whereas the Karbonn's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The BLU Studio has a larger 2350 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery of the Karbonn.
- Both devices run on Android Jelly Bean, with the BLU on version 4.2 and the Karbonn on 4.1, providing a slightly different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the BLU is larger and heavier at 166g, while the Karbonn is more compact and lighter at 126.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Karbonn A27 Retina
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.14 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
133.6 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.26 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight
166 g
126.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes