BLU Studio 5.5 S
#6580
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#6722Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
38.835.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.030.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.122.4
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 S and Maxwest Nitro 5.5 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but differ in performance and software.
- The BLU model is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor, while the Maxwest uses a dual-core Mediatek MT6572, resulting in better performance for the BLU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Maxwest is limited to 720p.
- In terms of battery, the BLU has a slightly larger 2350 mAh capacity compared to the Maxwest's 2200 mAh.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.2, while the Maxwest operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU being slightly lighter at 166g compared to the Maxwest's 174g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
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 (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, 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)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
Weight
166 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity