Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual) vs Meizu M5 Note (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 II vs Meizu M5 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2017 9:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Meizu M5 Note X Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Meizu M5 Note (64GB) Compare Blu Studio 5.3 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M5 Note (64GB)

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!

3 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	vs	20 Advantages Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
+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
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core145% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+64GB (56GB available)27 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)20% Lighter
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)33% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
208 PPI	vs	+401 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"	vs	+5.5"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0	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.

17 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Other model names	BLU Studio 5.3 2 Dual Sim D550a, Blu Studio 5.3 II D550i	Meizu M5 Note 64GB/4GB M621Q, M621C, Meizu Meilan Note5
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Blu	Meizu
Release date	2/1/2013	12/1/2016
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 150 millimeters (3.03 x 5.91 in)	75.8 x 153.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.05 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 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 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 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 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	64GB (56GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS D550a: 850/1900 - D550i: 850/2100	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	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 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C706043200L	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	820 hours (34.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Java framework	• 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 5.3 II (D550 Dual)	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)
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