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BLU Studio C vs Xiaomi MI-3

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.

  • WeightMI-3: 27 g lighterMI-3: 145 g · Studio C: 172 g
  • WidthStudio C: 1.2 mm narrowerStudio C: 72.4 mm · MI-3: 73.6 mm
  • ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm) / Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)Studio C: Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) · MI-3: Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
  • DepthMI-3: 1.3 mm thinnerMI-3: 8.1 mm · Studio C: 9.4 mm
  • Release year2015 / 2013Studio C: 2015 · MI-3: 2013

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.

Front
Studio C: 144 × 72.4 mm 1 MI-3: 144 × 73.6 mm 2
Side
Studio C: 144 × 9.4 mm 1 MI-3: 144 × 8.1 mm 2
  1. 1. Studio C
    Height
    144 mm
    Width
    72.4 mm
    Depth
    9.4 mm+1.3 mm versus MI-3
    Weight
    172 g
  2. 2. MI-3
    Height
    144 mm
    Width
    73.6 mm+1.2 mm versus Studio C
    Depth
    8.1 mm
    Weight
    145 g
Weight

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

  1. 1. Studio C172 g

    +27 g versus MI-3

  2. 2. MI-3145 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.

Screen size
Studio C: 5 in, 16:9, About 68.9 cm² rectangular area 1 MI-3: 5 in, 16:9, About 68.9 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. Studio C 5 in · 16:9 About 68.9 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. MI-3 5 in · 16:9 About 68.9 cm² rectangular area

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 by storage capacity and phone
StorageStudio CMI-3
8 GB 1 GB RAM Not recorded
16 GB Not recorded 2 GB RAM
64 GB Not recorded 2 GB 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 C

NFC
Unknown
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 64 GB

2. MI-3

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
No

Battery capacity

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

Recorded capacity

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

  1. 1. Studio C3000 mAh
  2. 2. MI-33050 mAh

    +50 mAh versus Studio C

Specifications

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1. Studio C2. MI-3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 144 Х 72.4 Х 9.4 mm
  • 144 Х 73.6 Х 8.1 mm
Weight
  • 172 g
  • 145 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 16/64 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB
  • No
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 3050 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow); MIUI 5
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
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
  • 66.1%
  • 65.0%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 294 PPI
  • 441 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 28mm (wide)
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2 MP
  • 2 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance
Performance
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-400MP2
  • Adreno 330
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. Unknown
  • 55192
General specs
General specs
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
Release date
  • 2015
  • May
  • 2013
  • September
Colors
  • Sandstone Grey
  • Ceramic White
  • Salmon Pink
  • Mint Green
  • Atomic Orange
  • White
  • Gray
  • Black
  • Yellow
  • Pink
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Green (16 GB)
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 200 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 980 h (2G) / Up to 890 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 40 h (2G) / Up to 24 h (3G)
  • Stand by time- Up to 500 h Talking time- Up to 25 h Music play - Up to 50 h
Body build Unknown
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
  • Mini-SIM
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
Speed
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 12
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 12
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features
SpecificationStudio CMI-3
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0)