Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M2 LTE
ZTE Maven
Performance
41.647.8
Camera
27.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
22.420.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.637.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.428.2
Summary
- The BLU Grand M2 LTE features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the ZTE Maven's 4.5-inch screen, both with the same resolution of 480 x 854 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Maven offering a slightly higher density at ~218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M2 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, while the Maven utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, with the latter having a marginally faster CPU clock speed at 1.2 GHz versus 1.1 GHz.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Maven lacks a front-facing camera, unlike the Grand M2 LTE, which also supports 1080p video recording.
- The Grand M2 LTE has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Maven's 2100 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Grand M2 LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the Maven's Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- Build quality shows the Grand M2 LTE being slightly heavier and larger than the Maven, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M2 LTE
ZTE Maven
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
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 MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, non-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)
134.9 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.31 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
160 g
133.5 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
Micro-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, 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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

