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Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual) vs NGM Forward Active

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

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Compare NGM Forward Active X Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual) 06Points
5.3"
LED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Active

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 (D590 Dual)} 6 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual) vs Forward Active} 18 Advantages NGM Forward Active
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)3%
Lighter
9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)17%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
208 PPIvs+258 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"vs+5.7"8%
Larger screen
(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 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.1 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
2800 mAhvs+3200 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
 
ModelStudio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)Forward Active
Other model namesBLU Studio 5.3S Dual D590a, BLU Studio 5.3 S Dual Chip D590iNGM Forward Active Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBluNGM
Release date5/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/201311/1/2013
Depth9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)78.9 x 153.6 millimeters (3.11 x 6.05 in)81 x 163.5 millimeters (3.19 x 6.44 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589WT
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)PowerVR SXG544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 D590a: 850/1900 - D590i: 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
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 (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
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 (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
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 (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours18.3 hours
Standby833.3 hours (34.7 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Case included
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Smart gestures
• Asphalt 6 Game (full)
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi display
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)NGM Forward Active
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.831W/kg (body)
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