Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.0 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.0 (D530)
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22 Common items in both devices |
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2 |
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC |
16 million |
(back) 5MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Model | Studio 5.0 (D530) | Xperia Active (ST17a) |
Other model names | BLU Studio 5.0 D530 Single Sim | Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA |
Brand | Blu | Sony Ericsson |
Release date | 5/1/2013 | 10/1/2011 |
Depth | 10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 147 millimeters (3.03 x 5.79 in) | 55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in) |
Weight | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) | 111 grams (3.89 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~53% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 187 PPI | 192 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6577 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX531 Ultra | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
RAM memory | 512MB | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 4GB (1.49GB available) | 1GB (320MB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.263, H.264 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC | MP3, eAAC+, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2000 mAh | 1200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 5 hours | 5.5 hours |
Standby | 160 hours (6.7 days) | 335 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • Java framework | • Colors: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Blu Studio 5.0 (D530) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |