Category Breakdown
BLU Studio XL
BQ Aquaris M4.5
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The BLU Studio XL features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a lower pixel density of ~184 ppi, while the BQ Aquaris M4.5 has a smaller 4.5-inch display with a higher pixel density of ~245 ppi, resulting in sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Studio XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Aquaris M4.5 utilizes a Mediatek MT6735M chipset with a more efficient Cortex-A53 CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris M4.5 offers a better f/2.0 aperture and a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Studio XL's 2 MP.
- The Studio XL's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time than the Aquaris M4.5's 2470 mAh battery.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, with the Aquaris M4.5 featuring a slightly updated version, Android 5.1.1.
- Overall, the BQ Aquaris M4.5 offers better display quality and camera performance, while the BLU Studio XL provides a larger screen and longer battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio XL
BQ Aquaris M4.5
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, , 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2470 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.5 x 85.3 x 8.5 mm (6.52 x 3.36 x 0.33 in)
131.8 x 63.5 x 8.8 mm (5.19 x 2.5 x 0.35 in)
Weight
177 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

