Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Energy
Plum Gator 7
Performance
35.460.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.737.2
Build
0.271.6
Connectivity
31.365.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.942.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio Energy features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Plum Gator 7 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Studio Energy is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Gator 7 boasts a more powerful quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor with 3GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Gator 7 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Studio Energy.
- The Studio Energy has a 5000 mAh battery, while the Gator 7 features a larger 5580 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- On the software front, the Studio Energy runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the Gator 7 operates on a more recent Android 11, enhancing the overall software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Gator 7 using Dragontrail Glass for added durability, while the Studio Energy has a simpler construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Energy
Plum Gator 7
General
Release Date
2015
2021, September 01
Announced
2015
2021, September 01
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z570
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6761V/WE (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR GE8300
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB 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
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5580 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 5580 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
157.5 x 78.1 x 13.7 mm (6.20 x 3.07 x 0.54 in)
Weight
180 g
261 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Dragontrail Glass), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Black, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 11
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

