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BLU Energy X LTE

BLU Energy X LTE

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Xiaomi Redmi A1+

Xiaomi Redmi A1+

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Category Breakdown

BLU Energy X LTE
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
56.656.6

Summary

  • The BLU Energy X LTE features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi A1+ has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Redmi A1+ is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz compared to the Mediatek MT6735 in the BLU, which operates at 1.3 GHz.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi A1+ includes an auxiliary lens for added versatility.
  • The battery capacity of the Redmi A1+ is greater at 5000 mAh, compared to the 4000 mAh in the BLU, and it supports 10W charging, while the BLU has no fast charging capabilities.
  • Lastly, the BLU runs on Android 5.1, while the Redmi A1+ operates on a more recent Android 12 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Energy X LTE
Xiaomi Redmi A1+

General

Release Date

2016
2022, September 23

Announced

2016
2022, September 23

Description

N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus

Display

Size

5"
6.52"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Details

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

143 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)

Weight

183 g
192 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gold, Grey
Light Green, Light Blue, Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12

OS Version

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes