BLU Studio C 8+8
#6674
Gionee Marathon M5 mini
#5028Category Breakdown
BLU Studio C 8+8
Gionee Marathon M5 mini
Performance
41.745.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
41.256.5
Battery
24.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.432.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.729.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio C 8+8 and Gionee Marathon M5 mini both feature a 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Gionee uses an IPS panel, which typically offers better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the same Mediatek MT6580 chipset and a quad-core CPU, but the Gionee has an advantage with 2GB of RAM compared to the BLU's 1GB.
- Both cameras have an 8 MP rear sensor, but the Gionee's selfie camera is lower at 5 MP versus the BLU's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Gionee at 4000 mAh compared to the BLU's 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- The BLU runs on Android 6.0, while the Gionee operates on an older Android 5.1 with Amigo 3.1, which may affect the software experience.
- Overall, the Gionee Marathon M5 mini offers better RAM, battery life, and a slightly improved display technology.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio C 8+8
Gionee Marathon M5 mini
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
Reverse wired
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)
143.5 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
152 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Rose Gold, Bronze
White, Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Amigo 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Yes