Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Meizu M5c
Performance
41.749.5
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.149.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.728.0
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max and Meizu M5c both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset and 1GB of RAM, while the M5c has a slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6737 chipset with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the M5c's f/2.0 aperture may provide slightly better low-light performance, though it records video at a lower resolution of 720p compared to the Grand Max's 1080p.
- The M5c also has a larger 3000mAh battery compared to the Grand Max's 2200mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android 6.0, but the M5c features the Flyme 6 interface, which may enhance the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the M5c is lighter and slightly more compact than the Grand Max.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Meizu M5c
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Meizu A5, Meizu Charm Blue A5
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)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720MP1
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
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, 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)
144 x 70.5 x 8.3 mm (5.67 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight
154 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black, Blue, Red, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro (digital), proximity, compass

