BLU Energy X Plus 2
#4287
ZTE Blade X3
#4294Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X Plus 2
ZTE Blade X3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.856.8
Summary
- The BLU Energy X Plus 2 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the ZTE Blade X3's 5.0-inch screen, although both share the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Energy X Plus 2 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Blade X3 uses a slightly less powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The Energy X Plus 2 has a more substantial 4900 mAh battery compared to the Blade X3's 4000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Energy X Plus 2 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more recent experience than the Blade X3's Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- In terms of build quality, the Energy X Plus 2 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the Blade X3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X Plus 2
ZTE Blade X3
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade D2, Blade T620
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP or 2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.3 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm (6.07 x 3.05 x 0.38 in)
145 x 71.5 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Weight
172 g
160.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes