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ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)

Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Blu Studio 5.0 CE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Studio 5.0 CE X ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) 01Point
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536) Compare ZTE X990 X
5"
IPS

480x854

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)

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X990 (Messenger edition)} 1 Advantage ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs Studio 5.0 CE (D536)} 22 Advantages Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)90%
Lighter
vs171 grams (5.99 ounces)
128MB (5MB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)409 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x240 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+196 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5"108%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+1800 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
2G EDGE
0.236 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
 
ModelX990 (Messenger edition)Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Other model namesZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFRBLU Studio 5.0 CE D536, Blu Studio CE D536
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTEBlu
Release date3/1/20108/12/2014
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)73 x 145 millimeters (2.87 x 5.71 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI196 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional TitaniumAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: MediaTek
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (5MB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours18 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on white, Black on silver
• Windows Live Messenger
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue, White
• Screen protector included
• Plastic Case included
• BLU Infinite View Technology
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)Blu Studio 5.0 CE (D536)
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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