Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) vs LG Optimus Link (P690)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 II vs LG Optimus Link phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 10:09 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:50 AM

Compare LG Optimus Link X Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

01Point LG Optimus Link (P690) Compare Blu Studio 5.3 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)

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21 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	vs	1 Advantage LG Optimus Link (P690)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (2GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)12% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+208 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+5.3"66% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2200 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)63% Lighter

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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Model	Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Optimus Link (P690)
Other model names	BLU Studio 5.3 2 D540i, Blu Studio 5.3 II D540a	LG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato
Country or region available	feature not registered	Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Blu	LG
Release date	2/1/2013	7/12/2011
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 150 millimeters (3.03 x 5.91 in)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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	3.6/0.384 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 D540a: 850/1900 - D540i: 850/2100	UMTS 900/1700/1800/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C766205220T	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	9 hours
Standby	820 hours (34.2 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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