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Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual) vs ZTE Grand S (3G)

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

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Compare ZTE Grand S X Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual) 05Points
5.3"
LED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand S (3G)

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)} 5 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual) vs Grand S (3G)} 19 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)
+5.3"6%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+2800 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1780 mAh
+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)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core42%
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+16GB5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)73%
Lighter
9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)34%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD 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
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
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 2MP
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
ModelStudio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)Grand S (3G)
Other model namesBLU Studio 5.3S Dual D590a, BLU Studio 5.3 S Dual Chip D590iAT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandBluZTE
Release date5/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20133/1/2013
Depth9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)78.9 x 153.6 millimeters (3.11 x 6.05 in)70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (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
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/1900
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 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasBlu Bright+ sensorfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 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)ZTE Grand S (3G)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standby833.3 hours (34.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Case included
• Java framework
• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White
• Dolby Mobile sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.3 S (D590 Dual)ZTE Grand S (3G)
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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