BLU Grand M2 LTE
#5529
Vodafone Smart E8
#5104Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Vodafone Smart E8
Performance
41.642.2
Camera
27.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.420.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.645.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.429.3
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 Vodafone Smart E8, both with the same resolution but the latter having a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, while the Smart E8 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, both with 1GB RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera, but the Smart E8 has a lower resolution 2 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Grand M2.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Grand M2 at 2600 mAh versus 2200 mAh in the Smart E8, although both lack fast charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, with the Smart E8 slightly ahead with version 7.1.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Grand M2 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Smart E8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M2 LTE
Vodafone Smart E8
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
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)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (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
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 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)
145.6 x 72.1 x 9.2 mm (5.73 x 2.84 x 0.36 in)
Weight
160 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Slate Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity