BLU Energy X Plus 2
#5763
Gionee Steel 2
#5194Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X Plus 2
Gionee Steel 2
Performance
35.450.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
31.728.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.043.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.628.9
Summary
- The BLU Energy X Plus 2 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Gionee Steel 2 has a smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Gionee offers a slightly less powerful Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 3GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The BLU Energy X Plus 2 has a larger 4900 mAh battery compared to the Gionee's 4000 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), but the Gionee Steel 2 features Amigo 3.5 for a different software experience.
- The build quality of the Gionee is slightly more compact and lighter, measuring 144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm and weighing 160g, compared to the BLU's dimensions of 154.3 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm and weight of 172g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X Plus 2
Gionee Steel 2
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
S
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.3 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm (6.07 x 3.05 x 0.38 in)
144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.68 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
172 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
Jazz Gold, Gold Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass