BLU Studio View
#4430
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
BLU Studio View
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
41.749.5
Camera
24.219.1
Display
55.456.5
Battery
23.218.9
Build
77.871.7
Connectivity
29.136.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.630.6
Summary
- The BLU Studio View features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has a smaller 4.7-inch display 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, whereas the Redmi 1S utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 1S can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the BLU.
- The BLU Studio View has a 2850 mAh battery, offering a higher capacity than the 2000 mAh battery in the Redmi 1S.
- For software, the BLU runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Redmi 1S originally launched with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.4 KitKat.
- Build quality differs as well, with the BLU featuring an aluminum frame and back, while the Redmi 1S has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio View
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
For USA
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 1280 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
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)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
159 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass