BLU Grand M2 LTE
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Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX
#5858Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX
Performance
41.639.0
Camera
27.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.630.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.426.2
Summary
- The BLU Grand M2 LTE features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX, both with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M2 LTE is equipped with a Mediatek MT6737 chipset and 1GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the Roma RX's Mediatek MT6582 and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Grand M2 LTE supports 1080p video recording, while the Roma RX lacks this feature.
- The Grand M2 LTE has a 2600 mAh battery, which is larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the Roma RX, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Grand M2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the older Android 4.4 KitKat on the Roma RX.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Grand M2 LTE being slightly heavier at 160g versus the Roma RX's 155g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Gigabyte GSmart Roma RX
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~188 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
5 MP
VGA
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 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)
142 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.59 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
160 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Black
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
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity