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

