BLU Studio G3
#5801
Maxwest Astro X5
#8324Category Breakdown
BLU Studio G3
Maxwest Astro X5
Performance
41.734.1
Camera
27.915.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
19.720.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.430.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.415.5
Summary
- The BLU Studio G3 features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch TFT display of the Maxwest Astro X5, both with the same resolution but the BLU offers better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Studio G3 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM, while the Astro X5 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with only 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Studio G3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Astro X5 is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity of the Astro X5 is slightly higher at 2100mAh compared to the Studio G3's 2050mAh.
- On the software front, the Studio G3 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the Astro X5's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Overall, the BLU Studio G3 provides superior build quality, performance, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio G3
Maxwest Astro X5
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~188 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
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.2 x 74.3 x 9.9 mm (5.87 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
143.7 x 72.8 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
161 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
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
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity