Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.3 II vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Blu Studio 5.3 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)24% Lighter
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)44% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
208 PPI	vs	+403 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"	vs	+6.26"18% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	BLU Studio 5.3 2 D540i, Blu Studio 5.3 II D540a	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Xiaomi
Release date	2/1/2013	9/1/2018
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 150 millimeters (3.03 x 5.91 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS D540a: 850/1900 - D540i: 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C766205220T	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	820 hours (34.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Java framework	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Studio 5.3 II (D540)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered