BLU Studio 5.5
#8292
Maxwest Nitro 5
#6819Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5
Maxwest Nitro 5
Performance
39.030.4
Camera
15.419.0
Display
16.955.2
Battery
20.618.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.528.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.621.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 features a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 178 ppi, while the Maxwest Nitro 5 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and a density of about 220 ppi.
- Both phones are powered by quad-core processors, but the BLU uses a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, whereas the Maxwest employs a Spreadtrum SC7731, with both offering 4GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Maxwest can record video at 1080p, compared to the BLU's 720p.
- In terms of battery, the BLU has a slightly larger capacity of 2250 mAh compared to the Nitro 5's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Maxwest operates on a newer Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- The BLU Studio 5.5 is heavier at 184g, compared to the lighter 155g of the Maxwest Nitro 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5
Maxwest Nitro 5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
D600 - Single SIMD610 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2250 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 79.5 x 9.5 mm (6.18 x 3.13 x 0.37 in)
145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
Weight
184 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Pink, Grey, White, Yellow
Silver, Black, Gray
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
4.0, A2DP
2.1
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, proximity
Accelerometer