BLU Studio X5 Review: Affordable 4G Smartphone Specs

BLU Studio X5 – Detailed English Specifications

BLU Studio X5 (2022, model: S390U) is an entry – level unlocked dual – SIM 4G smartphone released in July 2022, featuring a 5.0″ IPS LCD display, 1.3GHz Quad – core CPU, 5MP dual rear cameras, 2000mAh removable battery, and Android 11 (Go Edition). It targets budget – conscious users seeking basic daily communication and light – use functions.

1. Core Overview

Category	Details
Launch	Released July 2022 (US – focused unlocked)
Positioning	Entry – level unlocked 4G smartphone
Model Code	S390U
OS	Android 11 (Go Edition, no major upgrades)BLU Products
Network	2G/3G/4G LTE (B2/3/4/5/7/12/17/28/66), dual – SIM (nano – SIM, dual standby)BLU Products
MSRP (2022)	~$50 – $60
Colors	Black, Blue, Green, Bronze (4 variants)

2. Key Hardware Specifications

Display

Feature	Specification
Type & Size	5.0″ IPS LCD, 20:9 aspect ratio, 5 – point multi – touch
Resolution	480×854 (~196 PPI)BLU Products
Refresh Rate	60Hz
Protection	No specific glass protection (basic scratch – resistant coating)

Body & Design

Feature	Specification
Dimensions & Weight	145×72.4×10.1 mm, 146 – 149gBLU Products
Build	Plastic back & frame, no IP rating
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass
Extras	Loudspeaker, no 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio

Performance

Feature	Specification
Chipset	Unspecified (1.3GHz Quad – core Cortex – A53)
CPU	Quad – core 1.3 GHz Cortex – A53
GPU	IMG PowerVR GE8100BLU Products
RAM/Storage	1GB LPDDR RAM; 32GB eMMC 5.1 (microSD up to 128GB)BLU Products

Camera System

Camera	Specification
Rear	5MP main (f/2.2, LED flash)+5MP auxiliary
Front	2MP (f/2.4, 28mm wide – angle)BLU Products
Video	Rear: 720p@30fps; Front: 480p@30fps
Features	Basic HDR, panorama, portrait mode

Battery & Charging

Feature	Specification
Battery	2000mAh Li – Ion (removable)BLU Products
Charging	5W wired charging (Micro – USB 2.0); no fast/wireless charging
Standby/Talk Time	Standby: ~300h (4G); Talk: ~12h (4G)

Connectivity

Feature	Specification
Wi – Fi	802.11 b/g/n (Wi – Fi 4), single – bandBLU Products
Bluetooth	4.2 (A2DP)BLU Products
USB	Micro – USB 2.0, OTG
Location	GPS, A – GPS
Extras	No NFC, no 3.5mm jack

3. Software & Multimedia

UI: Android 11 Go Edition, optimized for low – RAM devices with faster app startup and data savingBLU Products.
Audio: Basic loudspeaker, no 3.5mm jack, mono recording.
Video: 720p@30fps playback, no HDR support.
Extras: Document viewer, basic app support, FM radio.

4. Core Advantages & Limitations

Advantages	Limitations
Ultra – affordable, dual – SIM 4G, removable battery	Low – resolution display, 1GB RAM limits multitasking
Compact size, 32GB storage with expandability	No fast charging, no 3.5mm jack
Android 11 Go Edition for light use	Plastic build, limited camera performance

5. Variant Differences

Model	RAM/Storage	Key Differences
S390U/BL	1GB/32GB	Black color, US unlocked
S390U/BLU	1GB/32GB	Blue color, US unlocked
S390U/GR	1GB/32GB	Green color, US unlocked
S390U/BR	1GB/32GB	Bronze color, US unlocked

6. Quick Specs Summary

Feature	BLU Studio X5
Display	5.0″ IPS LCD (480×854, ~196 PPI), 60Hz
Chipset	1.3GHz Quad – core Cortex – A53
RAM/Storage	1GB+32GB (microSD up to 128GB)
Cameras	5MP dual rear; 2MP front
Battery	2000mAh, 5W wired charging
Protection	No IP rating, basic scratch – resistant coating
Weight	146 – 149g