Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE
Performance
41.743.1
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.137.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.726.1
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi.
- Both phones are powered by quad-core processors, but the Nitro 55 LTE utilizes a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6737 chipset compared to the MT6580 in the Grand Max.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Max supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Nitro 55 LTE is limited to 720p.
- The Grand Max has a smaller 2200 mAh battery, while the Nitro 55 LTE offers a larger 3000 mAh capacity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and share similar connectivity options, but the Grand Max is lighter at 154g compared to the Nitro 55 LTE's 163g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Maxwest Nitro 55 LTE
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
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 (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
2 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
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
153 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
154 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Dark Blue, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

