BLU Studio XL
#6272
LG G2 mini
#6322Category Breakdown
BLU Studio XL
LG G2 mini
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 compared to the LG G2 mini's 4.7-inch display at ~234 ppi, resulting in sharper visuals on the latter.
- In terms of performance, the Studio XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the G2 mini utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU, though both have 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the G2 mini offers HDR video, enhancing its camera performance.
- The Studio XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the G2 mini's 2440 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Studio XL runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the G2 mini operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat with LG's Optimus UI, potentially offering a more updated user experience on the BLU device.
- The build quality of the G2 mini is more compact and lighter at 121g, compared to the bulkier Studio XL at 177g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio XL
LG G2 mini
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Available as LG G2 mini D618 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
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
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2440 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2440 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)
129.6 x 66 x 9.8 mm (5.10 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
177 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG Optimus UI
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG Optimus UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes