BLU Studio View
#5161
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#5191Category Breakdown
BLU Studio View
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
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 2 has a 4.7-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, whereas the Redmi 2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, offering slightly better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 2 supports 1080p video recording compared to the 720p of the BLU.
- The BLU Studio View has a larger 2850 mAh battery, while the Redmi 2's battery capacity is 2200 mAh but supports faster 10W charging.
- For software, the BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Redmi 2 operates on an older Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI, which may impact user experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio View
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
For USA
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2850 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151 x 71 x 9 mm (5.94 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
159 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes