Category Breakdown
BLU C5 Plus
LG AKA
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The BLU C5 Plus features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the LG AKA has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, compared to the LG's Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 and 1.5GB of RAM, giving the LG a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the LG offers 1080p video recording, whereas the BLU is limited to 720p.
- The BLU C5 Plus has a 2200 mAh battery, while the LG AKA has a larger 2610 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The BLU runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience compared to the LG's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- In terms of build quality, the LG is lighter at 135g and has a more compact design, while the BLU is heavier at 158g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU C5 Plus
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2019
2015
Announced
2019
2015
Description
For USA
For Europe
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels (~292 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151 x 72.3 x 10 mm (5.94 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
158 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gradient Blue, Black, Red
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

