alcatel Fierce XL
#5994
BLU Grand X
#5707Category Breakdown
alcatel Fierce XL
BLU Grand X
Performance
46.441.7
Camera
15.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.820.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.129.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.626.7
Summary
- The alcatel Fierce XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Grand X has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Fierce XL is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.1 GHz and 2GB of RAM, whereas the Grand X uses a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Fierce XL is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the Grand X, although the Grand X can record video at 1080p, while the Fierce XL is limited to 720p.
- The Fierce XL has a 2500 mAh battery capacity, slightly larger than the 2200 mAh battery in the Grand X.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Fierce XL on Android 5.1.1 and the Grand X on Android 6.0, offering a different software experience.
- The build quality is comparable, with the Fierce XL being larger and heavier than the more compact Grand X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fierce XL
BLU Grand X
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 77.8 x 9.5 mm (5.98 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
145.8 x 72.9 x 9.1 mm (5.74 x 2.87 x 0.36 in)
Weight
173 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity