BLU Studio Energy
#3836
Gionee Marathon M3
#3924Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Energy
Gionee Marathon M3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
70.868.8
Overall
57.557.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio Energy and Gionee Marathon M3 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, but the Gionee utilizes a Mali-450 GPU compared to the Mali-400 in the BLU, potentially offering slightly better graphics performance.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Gionee's f/2.2 aperture may allow for better low-light photography compared to the BLU's standard lens.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, ensuring long usage times, and they run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a similar software experience.
- The build quality is nearly identical, with both devices measuring 144.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm and weighing around 180 grams.
- However, the Gionee Marathon M3 supports USB OTG, offering additional connectivity options not available on the BLU Studio Energy.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Energy
Gionee Marathon M3
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-450
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
144.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
Weight
180 g
180.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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, hotspot
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes