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BLU Studio XL

BLU Studio XL

#6261
Gionee Ctrl V5

Gionee Ctrl V5

#5585

Category Breakdown

BLU Studio XL
Gionee Ctrl V5
Performance
42.342.7
Camera
19.139.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
24.217.4
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
29.826.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.527.2

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

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, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, White
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.45 W/kg (head)     0.57 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass