BLU Studio 5.5 S
#6580
verykool s5030 Helix II
#4993Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5 S
verykool s5030 Helix II
Performance
38.841.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
55.256.5
Battery
21.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.032.5
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
23.129.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 S features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 200 ppi, while the verykool s5030 Helix II has a smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, yielding about 294 ppi.
- Both devices use a similar quad-core Mediatek processor, but the Helix II has more RAM at 8GB compared to the Studio 5.5 S's 4GB, potentially offering better multitasking performance.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, but the Helix II has a superior 5 MP front camera.
- In terms of battery, the Studio 5.5 S has a slightly larger capacity at 2350 mAh compared to the Helix II's 2200 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Studio 5.5 S runs on an older Android 4.2, while the Helix II benefits from a more recent Android 5.1, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality favors the Helix II, being lighter and slimmer than the Studio 5.5 S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5 S
verykool s5030 Helix II
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
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)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.8, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@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 battery
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)
147.1 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.79 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Weight
166 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity