BLU Studio G HD
#6222
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6231Category Breakdown
BLU Studio G HD
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The BLU Studio G HD features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 315 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, compared to the Lumia's 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7, both with 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Lumia's f/2.4 aperture may offer slightly better low-light performance.
- The Lumia 550 has a marginally larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the BLU's 2000 mAh, potentially providing longer usage.
- The BLU runs on Android 5.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows 10, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the BLU being lighter at 133g versus the Lumia's 141.9g, and both lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio G HD
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.3 x 71.5 x 8.4 mm (5.64 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
133 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/ Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes