Category Breakdown
Allview W1i
BLU Grand Max
Performance
42.741.7
Camera
15.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
17.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.029.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.126.7
Summary
- The Allview W1i features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Grand Max has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W1i is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Grand Max uses a Mediatek MT6580 with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, offering marginally better processing speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Max supports 1080p video recording compared to the W1i's 720p.
- The battery capacity of the Grand Max is also larger at 2200 mAh, compared to the W1i's 1750 mAh.
- For software, the W1i runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, while the Grand Max operates on Android 6.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the W1i is lighter at 98.9g, while the Grand Max weighs 154g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview W1i
BLU Grand Max
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 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 MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 302
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
8 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
1750 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1750 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135.8 x 67.2 x 7.2 mm (5.35 x 2.65 x 0.28 in)
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
98.9 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

