BLU Energy X
#6317
Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX
#5245Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X
Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX
Performance
35.438.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.581.1
Battery
28.126.1
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
31.146.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.228.6
Summary
- The BLU Energy X features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX's 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Energy X is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the DROID RAZR MAXX utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, which may result in better multitasking on the Energy X.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Energy X has a higher 2 MP front camera compared to the DROID RAZR MAXX's 1.3 MP.
- The Energy X also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery versus the 3300 mAh battery of the DROID RAZR MAXX, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Energy X runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the DROID RAZR MAXX originally shipped with Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean, indicating a more modern software experience on the Energy X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X
Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
For Verizon
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED Advanced
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery
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)
130.7 x 68.9 x 9 mm (5.15 x 2.71 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.45 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass