Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6117)54.5
Performance(#9064)54.3
Camera(#5819)42.1
Display(#4845)70.5
Battery(#8126)43.5
Build(#6550)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Grand M2 (2018)
Short Review
- The BLU Grand M2 (2018) features a simple design with dimensions of 144.9 x 72.1 x 9.4 mm and a weight of 160g, available in black, blue, and gold.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Mali-400MP2 GPU, supported by either 1GB of RAM with 8GB or 16GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera captures images at 8 MP with 1080p video recording, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), the software is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the BLU Grand M2 offers basic functionality suitable for everyday tasks.
- Its build quality and performance align with its specifications, making it a straightforward choice for users seeking essential smartphone features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.9 x 72.1 x 9.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.37 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes