Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 5.5
ZTE Anthem 4G
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
53.052.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio 5.5 features a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Anthem 4G has a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589 processor, compared to the dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon in the ZTE, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE supports 1080p video recording, whereas the BLU is limited to 720p.
- The BLU Studio 5.5 has a larger 2250 mAh battery compared to the ZTE's 1780 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated experience than the ZTE's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality is also different, with the BLU being larger and slightly lighter than the bulkier ZTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 5.5
ZTE Anthem 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
D600 - Single SIMD610 - Dual SIM
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
5.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB (2.3GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2250 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157 x 79.5 x 9.5 mm (6.18 x 3.13 x 0.37 in)
130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 in)
Weight
184 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Pink, Grey, White, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
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
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 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

