BLU Grand M2 LTE
#5529
Karbonn Sparkle V
#6861Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Karbonn Sparkle V
Performance
41.639.1
Camera
27.914.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.416.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.629.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.421.7
Summary
- The BLU Grand M2 LTE features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the 4.5-inch display of the Karbonn Sparkle V, which has the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M2 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Sparkle V uses a slightly faster Mediatek MT6582 with a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Sparkle V offers autofocus and records video at 720p, whereas the Grand M2 LTE records at 1080p.
- The Grand M2 LTE has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 1700 mAh battery of the Sparkle V.
- Software-wise, the Grand M2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Sparkle V initially launched with Android 4.4.4 KitKat but can be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Overall, the Grand M2 LTE offers better display size, battery capacity, and newer software, while the Sparkle V has a more compact build and autofocus in its camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Karbonn Sparkle V
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Karbonn Android One Sparkle V Blue
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)
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 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1700 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)
132 x 67 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.36 in)
Weight
160 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity