BLU Studio XL
#6272
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
#6335Category Breakdown
BLU Studio XL
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
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 Sony Xperia M2 Aqua's 4.8-inch display at ~229 ppi, offering sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Studio XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Xperia M2 Aqua utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia M2 Aqua supports HDR.
- The BLU Studio XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2300 mAh battery in the Xperia M2 Aqua, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Studio XL runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the Xperia M2 Aqua originally launched with Android 4.4.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1.
- The Xperia M2 Aqua is also equipped with NFC, which the BLU Studio XL lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio XL
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
4.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 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, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-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)
140 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
177 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes