BLU Energy XL
#4218
Infinix Smart 5
#3398Category Breakdown
BLU Energy XL
Infinix Smart 5
Performance
62.459.9
Camera
19.129.9
Display
80.256.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
47.145.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.341.3
Summary
- The BLU Energy XL features a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharper visuals compared to the Infinix Smart 5's 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Energy XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU, while the Smart 5 uses a Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 with a quad-core CPU, making the former generally more capable.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Smart 5 offers an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Energy XL.
- Both devices house a 5000 mAh battery, but the Smart 5 supports 10W charging, whereas the Energy XL does not support fast charging.
- The Energy XL runs on Android 5.1, while the Smart 5 operates on Android 10 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Energy XL is heavier at 208g, while the Smart 5 is lighter at 183g and features a glass front with a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy XL
Infinix Smart 5
General
Release Date
2016
2020, August 13
Announced
2016
2020, August 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP + QVGA + QVGA (X657 model)or8 MP + QVGA (X657C model)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Triple-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.9 x 81.2 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 3.20 x 0.33 in)
165.4 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
208 g
183 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Silver
Ocean Wave, Quetzal Cyan, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 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 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity