BLU Studio XL
#6261
HTC Desire 526
#6343Category Breakdown
BLU Studio XL
HTC Desire 526
Performance
42.342.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.841.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.524.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio XL features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a lower pixel density of ~184 ppi compared to the HTC Desire 526's 4.7-inch display at ~234 ppi, resulting in less sharp visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Studio XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Desire 526 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with a slightly slower 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU; both have 8GB of storage but differ in RAM, with the Desire offering 1.5GB versus the Studio XL's 1GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Studio XL can record video at 1080p, whereas the Desire 526 is limited to 720p.
- The Studio XL's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, significantly larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the Desire 526, which may lead to better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android Lollipop, but the Desire 526 includes HTC's Sense 7 UI for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio XL
HTC Desire 526
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
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)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
140 x 70 x 9.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Weight
177 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity