BLU Energy M
#6483
Plum Z708
#5826Category Breakdown
BLU Energy M
Plum Z708
Performance
41.744.5
Camera
24.129.6
Display
39.157.8
Battery
28.124.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.431.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.526.3
Summary
- The BLU Energy M features a compact build with a 5.0-inch LCD display at 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Z708 has a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Energy M is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6580 chipset, whereas the Plum Z708 utilizes a dual-core Mediatek MT8312, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU model.
- The camera on the Plum Z708 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the BLU, and it supports 1080p video recording versus 720p on the BLU.
- Battery capacity favors the BLU Energy M with 4000 mAh compared to the Plum Z708's 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated experience than the older Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on the Plum Z708.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy M
Plum Z708
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
7"
Type
LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
1024 x 600 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
480
1024
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT8312 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
face detection
Video Recording
720@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
191 x 116 x 7.9 mm (7.52 x 4.57 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Pink, Gold, Blue
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity