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BLU Grand M2 LTE

BLU Grand M2 LTE

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LG K5

LG K5

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Category Breakdown

BLU Grand M2 LTE
LG K5
Performance
41.642.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.418.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.639.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.425.0

Summary

  • The BLU Grand M2 LTE features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the LG K5's 5.0-inch screen, both offering the same resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
  • 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 K5 uses a Mediatek MT6582 with a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, providing a marginally better performance in the K5.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K5 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
  • The Grand M2 LTE has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the K5's 1900 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Grand M2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the K5's Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
  • In terms of build quality, the Grand M2 LTE is heavier at 160g, while the K5 is lighter at 128g, with both having similar dimensions.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Grand M2 LTE
LG K5

General

Release Date

2017
2016

Announced

2017
2016

Description

N/A
Versions: X220(EMEA); X220ds (Russia); X220mb (LATAM)Also known as LG Q6 in Mexico

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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass

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
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.8, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2600 mAh
1900 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
145 x 71.6 x 8.9 mm (5.71 x 2.82 x 0.35 in)

Weight

160 g
128 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Gold, Silver, Titan

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE

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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity