BLU Energy M
#5079
Energizer Power Max P490
#5064Category Breakdown
BLU Energy M
Energizer Power Max P490
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The BLU Energy M features a 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Energizer Power Max P490 has a slightly smaller 4.95-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core Mediatek chipset and have 1GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The camera on the Energizer Power Max P490 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP rear camera of the BLU Energy M, although both can record video at 720p.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, providing similar longevity, but the Energizer runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo Go), offering a more updated software experience compared to the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on the BLU.
- In terms of build quality, the BLU is slightly larger and heavier, while the Energizer is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy M
Energizer Power Max P490
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.95"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400 MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.5 x 73.2 x 10.5 mm (5.77 x 2.88 x 0.41 in)
139 x 65.8 x 12 mm (5.47 x 2.59 x 0.47 in)
Weight
136 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Pink, Gold, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo Go)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 (Oreo Go)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes