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BLU Studio 5.5

BLU Studio 5.5

#7920
ZTE Anthem 4G

ZTE Anthem 4G

#8772

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