BLU Studio XL
#6272
Plum Pilot Plus
#6295Category Breakdown
BLU Studio XL
Plum Pilot Plus
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 compared to the 5.5-inch display of the Plum Pilot Plus, although both have the same resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the same Mediatek MT6582M chipset and 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, offering similar processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The BLU Studio XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery, while the Plum Pilot Plus has a smaller 2200 mAh battery, which may affect overall usage time.
- Regarding software, the BLU Studio XL runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, whereas the Plum Pilot Plus operates on an older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, potentially offering a less updated software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the BLU is heavier at 177g and slightly larger, while the Plum is lighter at 143g and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio XL
Plum Pilot Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Pilot Plus Z550
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 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 MT6582M (28 nm)
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
microSDXC
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, AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 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)
147.5 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (5.81 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
177 g
143 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
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes