BLU Grand Max
#5707
Icemobile Prime 5.5
#5596Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Icemobile Prime 5.5
Performance
41.746.4
Camera
27.939.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.127.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.727.1
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Icemobile Prime 5.5 has a slightly larger 5.46-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density at 269 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Grand Max uses the Mediatek MT6580 chipset, whereas the Prime 5.5 utilizes the MT6582A/W, with the latter offering slightly better performance due to its higher RAM capacity of 16GB compared to the Grand Max's 8GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Max features an 8 MP front camera, while the Prime 5.5 has a lower 2 MP front camera.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Prime 5.5 at 2250 mAh compared to the Grand Max's 2200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated experience than the Prime 5.5, which operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Icemobile Prime 5.5
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.46"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582A/W
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 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
2200 mAh
2250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2250 mAh, 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)
152.5 x 77 x 8.6 mm (6.00 x 3.03 x 0.34 in)
Weight
154 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
N/A