BLU Studio C 8+8
#6674
HTC Desire 530
#6222Category Breakdown
BLU Studio C 8+8
HTC Desire 530
Performance
41.746.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
41.245.4
Battery
24.220.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.455.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.724.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio C 8+8 and HTC Desire 530 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Desire 530 utilizes Super LCD technology, potentially offering better color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset and 1GB of RAM, while the HTC has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with 1.5GB of RAM, which may provide smoother multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Desire 530's f/2.4 aperture may enhance low-light performance, although it records video at a lower resolution of 720p compared to the BLU's 1080p.
- The BLU Studio C has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the HTC's 2200 mAh, likely offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and lack advanced features like HDR or wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio C 8+8
HTC Desire 530
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
LCD
Super 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)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 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)
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight
152 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Rose Gold, Bronze
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct - USA version
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity