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Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) 03Points
Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare Blu Studio 5.3 X
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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Studio 5.3 (D500)} 3 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) vs Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+5.3"15%
Larger screen		vs4.6"
+2500 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB (11.49GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)33%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
176 PPIvs+319 PPI81%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (853x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
ModelStudio 5.3 (D500)Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model namesBlu Studio 5.3 D500 SingleSIMSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBluSony
Release date1/1/20126/4/2012
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)81 x 150 millimeters (3.19 x 5.91 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.3" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)176 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (853x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAVMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours4 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Touch-focus
• Image stabilization
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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