BLU Grand M
#5969
ZTE Blade G2
#6182Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M
ZTE Blade G2
Performance
41.538.9
Camera
24.239.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.129.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.724.9
Summary
- The BLU Grand M features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the ZTE Blade G2's 4.5-inch display, which has the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, while the Blade G2 uses a slightly older Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade G2 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capability, whereas the Grand M lacks this feature.
- The Grand M has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Blade G2.
- Software-wise, the Grand M runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated experience than the Blade G2's Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean.
- Build quality shows the Grand M is heavier at 171g, while the Blade G2 is lighter at 145g, with both having similar thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M
ZTE Blade G2
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade G2 V880H
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
3.15 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.9 x 72.1 x 9.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.37 in)
133 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
171 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity