Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Max
vivo X5Max Platinum Edition
Performance
53.260.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
28.129.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.844.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.333.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio Max features a sturdy build with a weight of 169g and dimensions of 153.8 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm, while the vivo X5Max Platinum Edition is slightly heavier at 194g and slimmer at 153.9 x 78 x 7.3 mm.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the BLU uses IPS LCD technology, whereas the vivo employs Super AMOLED, which typically offers better contrast and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the vivo X5Max has a more powerful Mediatek MT6752 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.7 GHz and 3GB of RAM compared to the BLU's MT6753 at 1.3 GHz and 2GB of RAM.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the vivo has autofocus while the BLU does not.
- The BLU Studio Max has a larger 4000mAh battery compared to the vivo's 4150mAh, providing slightly more endurance.
- Lastly, the BLU runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated software experience than the vivo's Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Funtouch 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Max
vivo X5Max Platinum Edition
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
4150 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.8 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
153.9 x 78 x 7.3 mm (6.06 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight
169 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Rose Gold, Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), Funtouch 2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

