Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Philips W832
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 Philips W832 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 quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 in the Philips, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU offers 1080p video recording, whereas the W832's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The BLU has a 2350 mAh battery, slightly less than the 2400 mAh battery in the Philips.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the BLU on Android 4.2 and the Philips on Android 4.0, providing a basic software experience without modern features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 S
Philips W832
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2GB user available)
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
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
Yes
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 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)
131 x 67.5 x 11 mm (5.16 x 2.66 x 0.43 in)
Weight
166 g
170.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Grey
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

