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NGM Forward Next vs Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)

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

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4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Blu Studio 5.3 (D500) Compare NGM Forward Next X
5.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Next

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!

Forward Next} 18 Advantages NGM Forward Next vs Studio 5.3 (D500)} 5 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 (D500)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (12GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)27%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+312 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs176 PPI
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (853x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.7"vs+5.3"13%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
2200 mAhvs+2500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
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ModelForward NextStudio 5.3 (D500)
Other model namesNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual SimBlu Studio 5.3 D500 SingleSIM
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNGMBlu
Release date5/1/20141/1/2012
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)81 x 150 millimeters (3.19 x 5.91 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI176 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT659232bit
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
RAM memory1GB512MB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)512MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/0.384 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (853x480) 30 fps
FlashLED 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17.8 hours8 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
• Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Touch-focus
• Image stabilization
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

NGM Forward NextBlu Studio 5.3 (D500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
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