BLU Studio 5.3 II
The BLU Studio 5.3 II is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.3" · 150 x 77 x 10.8 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓5.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 208 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, February
Also Known As
D540 - Single SIMD550 - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
208 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
210g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
150 x 77 x 10.8 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.43 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Studio 5.3 II does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Studio 5.3 II does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Studio 5.3 II supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Studio 5.3 II supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BLU Studio 5.3 II has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Studio 5.3 II ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The BLU Studio 5.3 II uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Studio 5.3 II supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The BLU Studio 5.3 II has 3.0.
