BLU Grand Energy
#5461
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
#3731Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Energy
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
Performance
41.760.2
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.567.5
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
29.149.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.738.9
Summary
- The BLU Grand Energy features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi A1+ offers a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Energy is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Redmi A1+ utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi A1+ is superior, featuring an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP on the Grand Energy.
- Battery capacity is also higher on the Redmi A1+ at 5000 mAh, compared to the Grand Energy's 4000 mAh, and it supports 10W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Grand Energy operating on Android 6.0 and the Redmi A1+ on Android 12 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Energy
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
General
Release Date
2017
2022, September 23
Announced
2017
2022, September 23
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus
Display
Size
5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 72.8 x 11 mm (5.74 x 2.87 x 0.43 in)
164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight
190 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Light Green, Light Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer