BLU Energy X
#6317
Gionee Steel 2
#5194Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X
Gionee Steel 2
Performance
35.450.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.143.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.228.9
Summary
- The BLU Energy X and Gionee Steel 2 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee Steel 2 has a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6737 chipset and more RAM at 3GB compared to the BLU's 1GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Gionee Steel 2 offers a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, providing similar longevity, but neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The BLU Energy X runs on Android 5.1, while the Gionee Steel 2 operates on Android 6.0 with Amigo 3.5, potentially offering a more refined software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Gionee being slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X
Gionee Steel 2
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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
N/A
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
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
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 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)
144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.68 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
154 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Jazz Gold, Gold Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass