Allview X2 Soul Style
#5869
BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
#5423Category Breakdown
Allview X2 Soul Style
BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
Performance
49.345.6
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.023.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.931.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.227.9
Summary
- The Allview X2 Soul Style features a compact build with a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Grand 5.5 HD II has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the X2 Soul Style is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset and has 2GB of RAM, compared to the Grand 5.5 HD II's Mediatek MT6580 and 1GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Grand 5.5 HD II offers an 8 MP front camera versus the X2's 5 MP.
- The Grand 5.5 HD II also has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the X2 Soul Style's 2350 mAh.
- Finally, the X2 Soul Style runs on Android 5.1, while the Grand 5.5 HD II operates on a more recent Android 7.0, potentially providing a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X2 Soul Style
BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
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 (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.2 x 7 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
155.2 x 78.2 x 8.4 mm (6.11 x 3.08 x 0.33 in)
Weight
128 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct
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
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity