Category Breakdown
Archos 45 Helium 4G
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Performance
40.241.6
Camera
19.127.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
17.822.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.641.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.827.4
Summary
- The Archos 45 Helium 4G features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BLU Grand M2 LTE has a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the BLU utilizes a Mediatek MT6737 with 8GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the BLU Grand M2 LTE also includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The BLU's battery capacity is higher at 2600 mAh compared to the Archos's 1850 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Archos runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, while the BLU operates on a more recent Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 45 Helium 4G
BLU Grand M2 LTE
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~188 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T720
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
5 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
1850 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.31 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
144.9 x 72.1 x 9.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.37 in)
Weight
140 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, 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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

