BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
#6822
Sony Xperia SP
#7938Category Breakdown
BLU Studio C 8+8 LTE
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes