BLU Grand M3
#5105
LG K7 (2017)
#5976Category Breakdown
BLU Grand M3
LG K7 (2017)
Performance
49.441.6
Camera
27.915.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.745.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.325.7
Summary
- The BLU Grand M3 features a slightly larger 5.34-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, compared to the LG K7's 5.0-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Grand M3.
- In terms of performance, the Grand M3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, while the K7 utilizes the Mediatek MT6737M with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, giving the Grand M3 a performance edge.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand M3 can record video at 1080p, whereas the K7 is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2500 mAh for both devices, but the Grand M3 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience compared to the K7's Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
- The Grand M3 is slightly heavier at 154g, while the K7 weighs 143g, and both lack water resistance and wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand M3
LG K7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
For USA
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
Display
Size
5.34"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~201 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 MT6739 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.1 x 70.5 x 9.8 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight
154 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Titan, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity