BLU Studio 5.3
The BLU Studio 5.3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ 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 81 x 10.9 mm (5.91 x 3.19 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 176 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, December. Released 2012, January
Also Known As
D500 - Single SIMD510 - Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
650 MHz Cortex-A9/ 800 MHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
176 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
192g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
150 x 81 x 10.9 mm (5.91 x 3.19 x 0.43 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SIM 1
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Studio 5.3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the BLU Studio 5.3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Studio 5.3 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the BLU Studio 5.3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Studio 5.3 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The BLU Studio 5.3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Studio 5.3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot.
The BLU Studio 5.3 has 2.1, A2DP.
