- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Samsung Galaxy S II
- Sony Xperia S
by GSM Arena (Dec, 2011)While many might frown over the lack of any metal in the device’s construction, we do believe that the weight benefit from this step is well worth it.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus compared to the BLU Studio 5.3
GHz1.2
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)It's thin, light, flexible and extra strong.
0.8 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3G
Rated 100% by by An-ordinary-consumer (Mar, 2013)Now, my next step is to purchase a spare battery, equip with a 32GB MicroSDHC, find an appropriate pouch (those that are designed for Samsung Galaxy Note II should be a good fit), and perhaps a stylus.
screen size
4.7"
5.3"
Galaxy Nexus by Javyrmz (Jun, 2012)This phone has very many positive's the screen size, screen size, fast 1.2Ghz processor, Google apps, Google music, 720p display, great camera with no shutter lag and panoramic mode are great.
Studio 5.3 by zanita (Jan, 2013)I was very pleased with the service I received from the seller, the phone arrived on time, the screen size is awesome big and easy to manipulate.
screen resolution
Galaxy Nexus by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)Black are deep, colors are bright and the detail the ultra-high resolution provides is unparalleled.
Studio 5.3 by An-ordinary-consumer (Mar, 2013)It is a 12Mbps stream for those who are interested in technical details.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Between dual core and the optimized ICS, this baby is smooth and fast.
Studio 5.3 by Michael-Livote--dragon2knightAlso the Studio uses a deceptively low powered chipset, the MediaTek MT6573, which is single core and runs at a seemingly under powered 633mhz.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Galaxy Nexus by c|net (May, 2012)The main camera has a 5-megapixel resolution, but you also can shoot in 3 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, QVGA, and VGA.
Studio 5.3 by Farmer (Jun, 2012)The camera is not great neither is the flash but I didn't buy the phone to have crystal clear pictures.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs BLU Studio 5.3
cpu speed
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Reinforced glass is nice too, really no need to put a screen protector on it and dull the clarity.-Processor speed.
talk time
506 min
360 min
Galaxy Nexus by hsrob (May, 2012)My battery stats when it's nearly drained show 1.5+ hours of talk time and 2.5+ hours of the screen being on, with 4G in use some of the time.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the BLU Studio 5.3
| Much smaller | 68 x 135 x 9 mm | vs | 150 x 81 x 11 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 30% smaller | |||
| Store much more stuff | 32 GB | vs | 0.5 GB |
| 64x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Much sharper screen | 315 ppi | vs | 176 ppi |
| Around 80% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Significantly lighter | 149 g | vs | 190 g |
| More than 20% lighter | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 84.66% | vs | 70.14% |
| More than 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Newer Android OS; Get all the latest features and security updates with a more recent version | |||
| Significantly higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 800 x 480 |
| Around 2.5x higher resolution screen | |||
| Significantly faster processor | 1.2 GHz | vs | 0.8 GHz |
| Around 50% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| More cores | Dual core | vs | Single core |
| Twice as many cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness | |||
| Longer talk time | 506 min | vs | 360 min |
| More than 40% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 11 mm |
| More than 10% thinner | |||
| Better theoretical download speed | 20 Mb/s (LTE) | vs | 7.2 Mb/s |
| Around 3x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
| Has expandable storage | microSD | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly more battery capacity | 2,500 mA·h | vs | 1,750 mA·h |
| More than 40% more battery capacity | |||
| Longer standby time | 42,000 min | vs | 17,400 min |
| Around 2.5x longer standby time | |||
| Bigger screen | 5.3" | vs | 4.7" |
| More than 10% bigger screen | |||
| Marginally newer | Jan, 2012 | vs | Nov, 2011 |
| Release date 2 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy Nexus | BLU Studio 5.3 | ||
 |   Rated by 634 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Fred Rated 80% by by umguy  Rated 100% by by Keith (Dec, 2011) |  Rated by 77 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Michael-Livote--dragon2knight Rated 80% by by Ivan-Santana (Apr, 2013) Rated 60% by by K (Dec, 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
video
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | by GSM Arena (Dec, 2011)The Movie Studio app is a feature-full video editor.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 90% by by c|net (Dec, 2011)The Galaxy Nexus also has an integrated Movie Studio app for creating your own video projects.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by ViBu--Striderhayasa (Nov, 2011)There are many other great additions to ICS that are too numerous to list here, movie studio from Honeycomb is included for editing videos taken with your mobile device, better camera software, NFC beam, Panorama software, Sound EQ as standard with a FX booster, bass boost and 3D effects, and more.
operating system
BLU Studio 5.3 | Rated 80% by by Juan-Maroto--marberkoSo I ask around and a friend toll me about the Blu Studio, I say a Blu what ??? Is that a Chinese company ??? And he told me it was a USA company base in Miami, that was selling cheap cellphones for the Developing World, but has some interesting Android offerings.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Longest battery life during active use |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy S II Least latency on actual networks |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia S High resolution front camera |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Note Long standby time |
 | 7 | HTC 8X 2-way tie: Sharpest screen |
