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BLU Studio 5.0 E vs Xiaomi Redmi 3s

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Redmi 3s: 30 g lighter

    Studio 5.0 E:
    174 g
    Redmi 3s:
    144 g
  • Width

    Redmi 3s: 4.4 mm narrower

    Studio 5.0 E:
    74 mm
    Redmi 3s:
    69.6 mm
  • Depth

    Redmi 3s: 1.6 mm thinner

    Studio 5.0 E:
    10.1 mm
    Redmi 3s:
    8.5 mm
  • Height

    Redmi 3s: 6.7 mm shorter

    Studio 5.0 E:
    146 mm
    Redmi 3s:
    139.3 mm
  • Release year

    Studio 5.0 E:
    2014
    Redmi 3s:
    2016

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Studio 5.0 E

    Height:
    146 mm +6.7 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Width:
    74 mm +4.4 mm versus Redmi 3s
    Depth:
    10.1 mm +1.6 mm versus Redmi 3s
  2. 2. Redmi 3s

    Height:
    139.3 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.5 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Studio 5.0 E

    174 g

    +30 g versus Redmi 3s

  2. 2. Redmi 3s

    144 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Studio 5.0 E

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²
  2. 2. Redmi 3s

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Studio 5.0 E: Original memory entry

4 GB · 512 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Studio 5.0 E

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB

2. Redmi 3s

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Studio 5.0 E

    2100 mAh

  2. 2. Redmi 3s

    4100 mAh

    +2000 mAh versus Studio 5.0 E

Specifications

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1. Studio 5.0 E2. Redmi 3s

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 146 Х 74 Х 10.1 mm
  • 139.3 Х 69.6 Х 8.5 mm
Weight
  • 174 g
  • 144 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 854 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 4 GB
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); MIUI 9.2
Chipset Unknown
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 63.8%
  • 71.1%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 196 PPI
  • 294 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.0
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-400
  • Adreno 505
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 633
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1774
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 1802
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 122
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 604
General specs
General specs — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Release date
  • 2014
  • January
  • 2016
  • June
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Gold
  • Dark Gray
  • Silver
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 70 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 800 h Talking time- Up to 18 h
Unknown
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network Unknown
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 40(2300) - India
Speed Unknown
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Class 12
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 12
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 3.0
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 0.62 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Studio 5.0 E, Redmi 3s.
SpecificationStudio 5.0 ERedmi 3s
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging - Available in China with a fingerprint sensor