BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
#6584
Sony Xperia SP
#7042Category Breakdown
BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
40.950.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
41.219.1
Battery
24.221.0
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
39.955.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.120.8
Summary
- The BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE features a 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SP has a slightly smaller 4.6-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~319 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 quad-core processor, whereas the Xperia SP uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro dual-core processor, which may offer better performance in some scenarios.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia SP lacks a front camera.
- The BLU has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Xperia SP's 2370 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Xperia SP originally comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.3, indicating a more modern software experience for the BLU.
- Build quality favors the BLU with a lighter weight of 143g compared to the Xperia SP's 155g, despite the latter being more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
Sony Xperia SP
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
Display
Size
5"
4.6"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.4 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
143 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass