Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K) vs Meizu M5 Note (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.0 K vs Meizu M5 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2017 8:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Meizu M5 Note X Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Meizu M5 Note (16GB) Compare Blu Studio 5.0 K X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M5 Note (16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	vs	27 Advantages Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core88% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.49GB available)	vs	+16GB (9GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)25% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+401 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Other model names	Blu Studio 5.0K D530, Blu D530k 2G	Meizu M5 Note 16GB/3GB M621M, Meizu Meilan Note5
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Blu	Meizu
Release date	8/1/2014	12/1/2016
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 146 millimeters (2.91 x 5.75 in)	75.8 x 153.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.05 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1.49GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink, White, Orange, Red • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metallic body • Flyme 6.0 OS • 2.5D screen glass • Fast Charging: 100% in 90min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)	Meizu M5 Note (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered