BLU G5
#4730
HTC One (M8i)
#4116Category Breakdown
BLU G5
HTC One (M8i)
Performance
51.757.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.547.2
Battery
24.21.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.955.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
31.536.1
Summary
- The BLU G5 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the HTC One (M8i) has a smaller 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU G5 is powered by an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU, whereas the HTC One (M8i) utilizes a Snapdragon 615 chipset with a combination of Cortex-A53 cores.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the M8i includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The BLU G5 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the HTC One (M8i) does not specify a battery capacity.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the BLU G5 running Android 9.0 (Pie) and the HTC One (M8i) operating on an older Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Sense UI.
- Build quality is also notable, with the M8i being lighter at 160g compared to the G5's 187g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G5
HTC One (M8i)
General
Release Date
2019
N/A
Announced
2019
N/A
Description
N/A
Preliminary unofficial specifications
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super LCD3
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm (5.93 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
N/A
Weight
187 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Twilight, Chameleon Blue
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass