Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Huawei Ascend GX1
Performance
41.747.8
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.426.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.148.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.726.5
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend GX1 offers a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, but the Grand Max utilizes a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, whereas the Ascend GX1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Grand Max has a superior 8 MP front camera compared to the Ascend GX1's 2 MP.
- The Grand Max has a smaller 2200 mAh battery, while the Ascend GX1 boasts a larger 3500 mAh battery, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), offering a more recent experience than the Ascend GX1's Android 4.4 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Huawei Ascend GX1
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei SC-CL00
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 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)
161 x 84.5 x 9.2 mm (6.34 x 3.33 x 0.36 in)
Weight
154 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

