BLU Grand Max
#5707
BLU R2
#5511Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
BLU R2
Performance
41.741.7
Camera
27.930.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.128.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.727.5
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU R2 has a slightly larger 5.2-inch display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6580 chipset and offer 8GB of storage with 1GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both phones sporting an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Grand Max has a smaller 2200mAh battery compared to the R2's 3000mAh, which may affect overall usage time.
- In terms of software, the Grand Max runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the R2 is equipped with a more recent Android 7.0 Nougat, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build-wise, the Grand Max is lighter and slimmer, while the R2 is slightly bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
BLU R2
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
dual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm (5.92 x 2.93 x 0.38 in)
Weight
154 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass