BLU Studio C 5 + 5 LTE
#6393
ZTE Blade Apex 3
#5354Category Breakdown
BLU Studio C 5 + 5 LTE
ZTE Blade Apex 3
Performance
42.247.8
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.839.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.928.2
Summary
- The BLU Studio C 5 + 5 LTE features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Blade Apex 3 has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the ZTE utilizes a Snapdragon 410 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE's selfie camera is lower at 2 MP compared to the BLU's 5 MP.
- Both phones have a 2000 mAh battery, and neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), while the ZTE operates on an older Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), impacting the software experience and available features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio C 5 + 5 LTE
ZTE Blade Apex 3
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 71.8 x 9 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
134.4 x 67 x 9.6 mm (5.29 x 2.64 x 0.38 in)
Weight
157 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.0, A2DP
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, gravity
Accelerometer, proximity