BLU Studio M LTE
#6059
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
#6022Category Breakdown
BLU Studio M LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
Performance
40.939.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.628.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.325.5
Summary
- The BLU Studio M LTE and Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Studio M LTE has a slightly lighter build at 155g compared to the Arty A3's 165g.
- In terms of performance, the Studio M LTE is equipped with a Mediatek MT6735 chipset and a faster 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Arty A3 uses the older MT6582 with a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Studio M LTE can record video at 1080p, whereas the Arty A3's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Studio M LTE has a larger 2300mAh battery compared to the Arty A3's 2000mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Lastly, the Studio M LTE runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated software experience than the Arty A3's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio M LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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 MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72.5 x 8.5 mm (5.71 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
145 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
Weight
155 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity