BLU Studio 5.3 vs BLU Studio 5.3 S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU Studio 5.3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU Studio 5.3 S
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BLU Studio 5.3 S
Better display
BLU Studio 5.3 S
Lighter body
BLU Studio 5.3 S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Panel Type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 540 |
| PPI | 176 | 208 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 64.9 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 650 MHz Cortex-A9/ 800 MHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX531 | Adreno 203 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6573 | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play |
| Process (nm) | 65 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 4.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 0.5GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2800 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 700 h | Up to 990 h (2G) / Up to 940 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 8 h | Up to 33 h (2G) / Up to 26 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 150 | 153 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.9 | 9.2 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 81 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, December. Released 2012, January | 2013, April. Released 2013, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 - SIM 1 | HSDPA 850, 1900 - D590a |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 3 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | Stereo FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 3 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU Studio 5.3 | BLU Studio 5.3 S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU Studio 5.3 and BLU Studio 5.3 S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU Studio 5.3 S packs a 2800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BLU Studio 5.3 S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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