BLU Studio X8 HD
#6516
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
#6586Category Breakdown
BLU Studio X8 HD
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
Performance
36.845.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.7
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
22.230.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.423.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio X8 HD and HTC Desire 616 dual sim both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by an octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and have 4GB of RAM; however, the Desire 616 has a slightly better GPU with the Mali-450MP4.
- The camera capabilities differ, with the Desire 616 sporting an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP rear camera on the BLU model, while the front cameras are 5 MP and 2 MP, respectively.
- Both phones have a 2000 mAh battery, but the build quality shows the Desire 616 being slightly lighter and more compact.
- The BLU runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the HTC operates on an older Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Sense UI, impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio X8 HD
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450
Mali-450MP4
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm (5.75 x 2.90 x 0.39 in)
142 x 71.9 x 9.2 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
144 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX, 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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity