BLU Grand M2 LTE
#5529
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
#6166Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
Performance
41.633.4
Camera
27.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.416.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.629.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.424.9
Summary
- The BLU Grand M2 LTE features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart Essence has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M2 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the GSmart Essence's Spreadtrum SC7731 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the GSmart Essence has a lower 2 MP front camera versus the 5 MP on the Grand M2 LTE.
- The battery capacity of the Grand M2 LTE is 2600 mAh, significantly larger than the GSmart Essence's 1600 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Grand M2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), while the GSmart Essence operates on the older Android 4.4 (KitKat).
- The build quality of the Grand M2 LTE is slightly bulkier and heavier at 160g compared to the lighter 125g of the GSmart Essence.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Essence
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~188 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 MT6737 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1600 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)
134 x 67 x 8.8 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
160 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
2.1, EDR
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity