BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
#5423
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
Lava Icon
Performance
45.639.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.431.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.924.2
Summary
- The BLU Grand 5.5 HD II features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Lava Icon, though both have the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, but the BLU model has 1GB of RAM while the Lava offers 2GB, potentially providing better multitasking.
- Camera specifications are similar with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Icon includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The BLU Grand has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh versus the Lava's 2500 mAh.
- For software, the BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience compared to the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat on the Lava Icon.
- Build quality favors the Lava Icon, which is lighter and slimmer than the BLU Grand.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand 5.5 HD II
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.2 x 78.2 x 8.4 mm (6.11 x 3.08 x 0.33 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose 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
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity