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BLU Energy X 2

BLU Energy X 2

#6192
Cat S31

Cat S31

#6923

Category Breakdown

BLU Energy X 2
Cat S31
Performance
35.448.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.519.1
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.148.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.821.3

Summary

  • The BLU Energy X 2 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Cat S31 has a smaller 4.7-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the BLU Energy X 2 is equipped with 1GB of RAM and a quad-core CPU, whereas the Cat S31 offers 2GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU Energy X 2 supports 1080p video recording, while the Cat S31 is limited to 720p.
  • Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
  • The BLU Energy X 2 runs on Android 5.1, whereas the Cat S31 benefits from a more recent Android 7.0, enhancing the software experience.
  • Build quality-wise, the Cat S31 is slightly bulkier and heavier, designed for rugged use, while the BLU Energy X 2 is more compact and lighter.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Energy X 2
Cat S31

General

Release Date

2016
2017

Announced

2016
2017

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
4.7"

Type

IPS LCD
TFT

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Adreno 304

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@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, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

143.5 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
146 x 74.4 x 12.6 mm (5.75 x 2.93 x 0.50 in)

Weight

190 g
200 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gold, Grey
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass