Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5771)54.6
Performance(#8988)54.3
Camera(#4295)42.4
Display(#4787)70.5
Battery(#8026)43.5
Build(#6464)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
Short Review
- The BLU Grand 5.5 HD II features a plastic build with dimensions of 155.2 x 78.2 x 8.4 mm and weighs 170 grams, making it relatively lightweight.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 2800 mAh battery, which does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward but lacks the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in Black, Gold, and Rose Gold colors, offering some aesthetic variety.
- It does not feature water resistance and has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Overall, the BLU Grand 5.5 HD II is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions155.2 x 78.2 x 8.4 mm (6.11 x 3.08 x 0.33 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes