BLU Studio G Plus
#6664
Maxwest Astro X5
#8324Category Breakdown
BLU Studio G Plus
Maxwest Astro X5
Performance
35.434.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
23.020.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.130.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.715.5
Summary
- The BLU Studio G Plus features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Maxwest Astro X5's 5.0-inch TFT display, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Studio G Plus is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and 1GB of RAM, while the Astro X5 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 with only 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Studio G Plus has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the Astro X5's 2100 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Maxwest operates on an older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, potentially affecting app compatibility and user experience.
- Both devices weigh the same and have similar build dimensions, though the Studio G Plus is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio G Plus
Maxwest Astro X5
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~178 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.5 x 78.8 x 9.6 mm (6.12 x 3.10 x 0.38 in)
143.7 x 72.8 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
154 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Gold, Pink, Green
White, Black, Blue, Rose Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual 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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity