Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
LG AKA
Performance
41.747.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.422.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.147.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.726.5
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max and LG AKA both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the AKA utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, giving the AKA a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the AKA has a lower resolution 2.1 MP selfie camera compared to the Grand Max's 8 MP.
- The Grand Max is equipped with a 2200 mAh battery, while the AKA has a larger 2610 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the AKA operates on an older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, which may affect the user experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For Europe
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Laser AF, LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2610 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)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
154 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

