Category Breakdown
BLU Studio XL
Gionee Ctrl V5
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 resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Gionee Ctrl V5 has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~234 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU and have 1GB of RAM, but the BLU Studio XL has a more substantial 3000mAh battery compared to the 1800mAh battery of the Gionee Ctrl V5.
- Both smartphones sport an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, although video capabilities are not specified for the Gionee.
- The BLU Studio XL runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), whereas the Gionee Ctrl V5 operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
- In terms of build quality, the BLU is heavier at 177g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Gionee Ctrl V5, which weighs 103.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio XL
Gionee Ctrl V5
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582V/X
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 1800 mAh, 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)
134.5 x 67.7 x 8.1 mm (5.30 x 2.67 x 0.32 in)
Weight
177 g
103.5 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 (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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

