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BLU Grand M2 (2018)#5460

Released: 2018

BLU Grand M2 (2018)

Overall Score

27.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5460)27.7
Performance(#6537)41.8
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6859)29.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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 FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions144.9 x 72.1 x 9.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.37 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Gold
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer