Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Lenovo A830
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 S features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Lenovo A830, both with the same resolution but the A830 offers a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Lenovo uses the MT6589 with a 1.2 GHz CPU, making the BLU marginally faster.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU can record video at 1080p, whereas the A830 is limited to 720p.
- The BLU has a slightly larger 2350 mAh battery compared to the A830's 2250 mAh, providing a marginally better battery life.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2, with the A830 using a slightly updated version, Android 4.2.1.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU being slightly larger and heavier than the Lenovo.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Lenovo A830
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 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)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, removable
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)
147 x 73 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
166 g
165.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA
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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

