Overall Score
30.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#4810)30.9
Performance(#6553)41.7
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6444)31.4
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The BLU Grand 5.5 HD features a plastic build with dimensions of 155.2 x 79 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 188g, available in Black, Gold, White, and Rose Gold.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks but may struggle with heavy multitasking.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- There is no HDR support for the display, and the overall performance is basic, suitable for casual users.
- The design is simple and functional, though it does not offer water resistance.
- Overall, the BLU Grand 5.5 HD is a straightforward device for users with minimal demands.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions155.2 x 79 x 9.6 mm (6.11 x 3.11 x 0.38 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, White, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity