BLU Energy X
#4286
BLU Energy X Plus 2
#4287Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X
BLU Energy X Plus 2
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 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Energy X Plus 2 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi.
- Both models are powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and have 1GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The camera systems are identical with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Plus 2 offers a superior 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2 MP on the Energy X.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Plus 2 at 4900 mAh versus 4000 mAh in the Energy X, which may result in longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Energy X runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), while the Plus 2 is upgraded to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality shows the Plus 2 is slightly heavier and larger, reflecting its bigger display and battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X
BLU Energy X Plus 2
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
154.3 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm (6.07 x 3.05 x 0.38 in)
Weight
154 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes