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Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580) vs NGM Forward 5.5

Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 S vs NGM Forward 5.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare NGM Forward 5.5 X Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580) 05Points
5.3"
LED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward 5.5

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!

Studio 5.3 S (D580)} 5 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580) vs Forward 5.5} 18 Advantages NGM Forward 5.5
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.3"6%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+2800 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)43%
Lighter
9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)67%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
208 PPIvs+441 PPI112%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(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
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
 
ModelStudio 5.3 S (D580)Forward 5.5
Other model namesBLU Studio 5.3S D580a, BLU Studio 5.3 S D580iNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward 5.5
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBluNGM
Release date5/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20136/1/2014
Depth9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)78.9 x 153.6 millimeters (3.11 x 6.05 in)70.2 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 D580a: 850/1900 - D580i: 850/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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 extrasBlu Bright+ sensorfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (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 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours14.2 hours
Standby833.3 hours (34.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Case included
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D580)NGM Forward 5.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.243W/kg (body)
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