BLU Energy M
#6483
Energizer Power Max P490S
#6572Category Breakdown
BLU Energy M
Energizer Power Max P490S
Performance
41.749.8
Camera
24.127.9
Display
39.116.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.441.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.523.1
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 P490S has a slightly smaller 4.95-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Energy M is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Power Max P490S utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6739WA chipset with 2GB of RAM, offering improved multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Power Max P490S is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP rear camera of the Energy M, and it supports 1080p video recording, while the Energy M is limited to 720p.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Power Max P490S runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on the Energy M.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Energy M being slightly larger and heavier than the Power Max P490S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy M
Energizer Power Max P490S
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739WA (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
720@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Grey, White, Pink, Gold, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity