BLU Energy X
#6317
Gionee Marathon M4
#4675Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X
Gionee Marathon M4
Performance
35.439.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.580.4
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
31.141.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.231.8
Summary
- The BLU Energy X and Gionee Marathon M4 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Marathon M4 utilizes a Super AMOLED panel, offering better color contrast compared to the IPS LCD of the Energy X.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, but the Marathon M4 has an advantage with 2GB of RAM versus the Energy X's 1GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Marathon M4 includes a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Energy X.
- The Marathon M4 also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery, providing longer usage time, while the Energy X has a 4000 mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 5.1 Lollipop, but the Marathon M4 features Gionee's Amigo 3 interface, which may offer a different software experience.
- The build quality shows the Marathon M4 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the Energy X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X
Gionee Marathon M4
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
144.7 x 71.2 x 10.2 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
Weight
154 g
176 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5 (Lollipop), Amigo 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass