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BLU Studio View XL

BLU Studio View XL

#5225
Lava Icon

Lava Icon

#6333

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio View XL
Lava Icon
Performance
45.639.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.431.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.724.2

Summary

  • The BLU Studio View XL features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the Lava Icon's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
  • Both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, but the BLU has 1GB of RAM while the Lava has 2GB, potentially providing better multitasking on the Lava.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Lava offers autofocus.
  • The BLU Studio View XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Lava Icon's 2500 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
  • The BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Lava operates on the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, leading to a more outdated software experience on the Lava.
  • Overall, the BLU Studio View XL offers a larger display and newer software, while the Lava Icon provides slightly better RAM and autofocus in its camera.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Studio View XL
Lava Icon

General

Release Date

2018
2015

Announced

2018
2015

Description

N/A
For India

Display

Size

5.7"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
N/A

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400MP2
N/A

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
2500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

160.1 x 74.3 x 9.3 mm (6.30 x 2.93 x 0.37 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)

Weight

174 g
143 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity