Category Breakdown
BLU Studio View
Gigabyte GSmart Classic
Performance
41.733.6
Camera
24.239.6
Display
55.456.5
Battery
23.218.9
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
29.129.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.625.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio View features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1280 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart Classic has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the GSmart's Spreadtrum SC7731 at 1.2 GHz, making the BLU slightly more capable.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the GSmart includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The BLU Studio View has a larger 2850 mAh battery compared to the GSmart's 2000 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the GSmart's Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU being slightly heavier and thicker, featuring an aluminum back and frame, while the GSmart's materials are unspecified.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio View
Gigabyte GSmart Classic
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
For USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 1280 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2850 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 71 x 9 mm (5.94 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
145 x 73 x 8.6 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.34 in)
Weight
159 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-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 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

