BLU Studio X8 HD
#6516
TCL 501
#4016Category Breakdown
BLU Studio X8 HD
TCL 501
Performance
36.865.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.555.2
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.257.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.436.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio X8 HD features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the TCL 501 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 540 x 1092 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by an octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 processor with 4GB of RAM, whereas the TCL utilizes a more advanced Mediatek Helio G36 chipset with 32GB of RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the TCL's selfie camera is lower at 2 MP compared to the BLU's 5 MP.
- The TCL also has a larger 3000 mAh battery with 10W charging support, compared to the BLU's 2000 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Finally, the BLU runs on Android 5.1, while the TCL operates on the more recent Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio X8 HD
TCL 501
General
Release Date
2016
2024, February 26
Announced
2016
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 1092 pixels (~203 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-450
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm (5.75 x 2.90 x 0.39 in)
156.5 x 74.9 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
Weight
144 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Glacial Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer