BLU Grand M2 LTE
#5529
Lenovo A706
#6193Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Lenovo A706
Performance
41.638.2
Camera
27.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.630.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.424.8
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 Lenovo A706's 4.5-inch display 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 quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the A706 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A706 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Grand M2 LTE has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the A706's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Grand M2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the A706 is limited to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, resulting in a more updated software experience for the BLU device.
- Overall, the BLU Grand M2 LTE offers a larger display, better battery life, and a more recent software version, while the Lenovo A706 has a more capable camera and a higher pixel density.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Lenovo A706
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
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)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 203
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
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-Po 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)
136 x 69 x 10.4 mm (5.35 x 2.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Black, White/Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity