BLU Studio 5.3 S vs Nokia XL

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.

  • Screen diagonal

    XL: 0.3 in smaller diagonal

    Studio 5.3 S:
    5.3 in
    XL:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Studio 5.3 S:
    Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
    XL:
    Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
  • Depth

    Studio 5.3 S: 1.7 mm thinner

    Studio 5.3 S:
    9.2 mm
    XL:
    10.9 mm
  • Height

    XL: 11.6 mm shorter

    Studio 5.3 S:
    153 mm
    XL:
    141.4 mm
  • Release year

    Studio 5.3 S:
    2013
    XL:
    2014

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 5.3 S

    Height:
    153 mm +11.6 mm versus XL
    Width:
    78 mm
    Depth:
    9.2 mm
  2. 2. XL

    Height:
    141.4 mm
    Width:
    77.7 mm
    Depth:
    10.9 mm +1.7 mm versus Studio 5.3 S

Weight

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

  1. 1. Studio 5.3 S

    190 g

  2. 2. XL

    190 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 5.3 S

    Screen diagonal:
    5.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    77.4 cm²
  2. 2. XL

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    71.2 cm²

Studio 5.3 S has approximately 8.8% more rectangular screen area than XL.

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 5.3 S, XL, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageStudio 5.3 SXL
4 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
XL: Original memory entry

4 GB · 768 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 5.3 S

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

2. XL

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated 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 5.3 S

    2800 mAh

    +800 mAh versus XL

  2. 2. XL

    2000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Studio 5.3 S2. XL

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153 Х 78 Х 9.2 mm
  • 141.4 Х 77.7 Х 10.9 mm
Weight
  • 190 g
  • 190 g
Technology
  • LED-backlit IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.3" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 540 x 960 px
  • 480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 4 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 4 GB
  • 768 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2800 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); X platform 1
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
  • Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 77.4 cm2
  • 71.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 64.9%
  • 64.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 208 PPI
  • 187 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.8
  • 32mm (standard)
  • 1/4''
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • LED flash
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 480p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2 MP
  • 2 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
  • Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 203
  • Adreno 203
Antutu 7 score *
  • 3256
  • 78772
General specs
General specs — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Release date
  • 2013
  • April
  • 2014
  • February
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Bright Green
  • Orange
  • Cyan
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 130 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 990 h (2G) / Up to 940 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 33 h (2G) / Up to 26 h (3G)
  • Stand by time- Up to 720 h Talking time- Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) Music play - Up to 37 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 12
  • Up to 85.6 kbps
Edge
  • Class 12
  • Up to 236.8 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 3.0
  • 3.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.67 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • Stereo FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Studio 5.3 S, XL.
SpecificationStudio 5.3 SXL
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - D580 Single SIM D590 Dual SIM
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - Also known as Nokia XL Dual SIM RM-1030/RM-1042 with dual-SIM card slots