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Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual) vs ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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

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Compare ZTE Axon M X Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual) 07Points
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.3"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

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20Points ZTE Axon M (Z999) Compare Blu Studio 5.3 II X
ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP
4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon M (Z999)

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Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)} 7 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual) vs Axon M (Z999)} 20 Advantages ZTE Axon M (Z999)
+210 grams (7.35 ounces)10%
Lighter		vs230 grams (8.05 ounces)
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)13%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+5.3"2%
Larger screen		vs5.2"
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core179%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
208 PPIvs+424 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20MP150%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+3180 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0vs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
 
ModelStudio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)Axon M (Z999)
Other model namesBLU Studio 5.3 2 Dual Sim D550a, Blu Studio 5.3 II D550iAT&T ZTE Axon M foldable, ZTE Z999, δΈ­ε…΄ε€©ζœΊAxon M
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandBluZTE
Release date2/1/201311/1/2017
Depth10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 150 millimeters (3.03 x 5.91 in)71.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.82 x 5.94 in)
Weight210 grams (7.35 ounces)230 grams (8.05 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AB Pro (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS D550a: 850/1900 - D550i: 850/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 29, 30, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.04.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C706043200L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours28.5 hours (1.2 days)
Standby820 hours (34.2 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Java framework		β€’ Colors: Carbon Black
β€’ 2.5D glass screen
β€’ Additional 5.2" IPS screen (Dual screen)
β€’ Quick Charge 3.0 (47% in 30min)
β€’ Dolby Atmos sound
β€’ 32-bit/384kHz audio
β€’ Sony IMX350 sensor in both cameras
β€’ Slow motion 720p@240fps

☒️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.3 II (D550 Dual)ZTE Axon M (Z999)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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