BLU Studio Mini
#4730
HTC Desire 816
#4791Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Mini
HTC Desire 816
Performance
51.749.5
Camera
27.935.2
Display
56.545.3
Battery
24.222.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.951.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
31.531.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio Mini and HTC Desire 816 both feature a 5.5-inch display, but the Studio Mini uses IPS LCD technology with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Desire 816 employs Super LCD2 with a slightly lower resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Studio Mini is powered by an octa-core Cortex-A55 processor and has 2GB of RAM, compared to the Desire 816's quad-core Cortex-A7 and 1.5GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Desire 816 offers a wider aperture and a 5 MP front camera versus the Studio Mini's 8 MP.
- The Studio Mini has a 3000 mAh battery, providing a larger capacity than the 2600 mAh battery in the Desire 816.
- Regarding software, the Studio Mini runs Android 9.0 (Pie), while the Desire 816 originally launched with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) but can be upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
- Build quality favors the Desire 816 with a lighter weight of 165g and a slimmer profile, while the Studio Mini is heavier at 187g and thicker at 10.4 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Mini
HTC Desire 816
General
Release Date
2019
2014
Announced
2019
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super LCD2
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm (5.93 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
Weight
187 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass