BLU Studio X Mini
#6362
Energizer Energy S500E
#6689Category Breakdown
BLU Studio X Mini
Energizer Energy S500E
Performance
40.941.7
Camera
15.412.7
Display
54.48.9
Battery
17.418.9
Build
0.283.7
Connectivity
39.531.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.122.6
Summary
- The BLU Studio X Mini features a compact 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Energizer Energy S500E has a larger 5.0-inch TN TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Studio X Mini is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, whereas the Energy S500E utilizes a Mediatek MT6580 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Studio X Mini records video at 720p, while the Energy S500E is limited to 480p; the latter also includes a 2 MP front camera.
- The Energy S500E has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery of the Studio X Mini, providing potentially better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Studio X Mini runs on Android 5.1, while the Energy S500E is equipped with Android 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Energizer model includes a glass front and plastic back, making it slightly heavier than the lighter and more compact BLU Studio X Mini.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio X Mini
Energizer Energy S500E
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TN TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.8, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.7 x 65.8 x 10.8 mm (5.26 x 2.59 x 0.43 in)
145.5 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (5.73 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
122 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer