Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 II vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.3"
IPS
IPS
540x960
8
MP
MP
2mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
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16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Model | Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) |
Other model names | BLU Studio 5.3 2 D540i, Blu Studio 5.3 II D540a | Galaxy S4 Active i9295 (Global) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Blu | Samsung |
Release date | 2/1/2013 | 6/20/2013 |
Depth | 10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 150 millimeters (3.03 x 5.91 in) | 71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in) |
Weight | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) | 153 grams (5.36 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5.3" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 208 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6577 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX531 | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS D540a: 850/1900 - D540i: 850/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL-2 |
Bluetooth | 3.0 | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | feature not registered | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C766205220T | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2200 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 820 hours (34.2 days) | 312 hours (13 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Java framework | • Colors: Urban Grey • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) | Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.55W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.264W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body) |