Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Micromax A116 Canvas HD
Performance
41.739.1
Camera
27.915.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.134.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.722.2
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a slightly more modern build with a slimmer profile at 7.8 mm compared to the Micromax A116 Canvas HD's 10.7 mm.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset and a higher RAM capacity of 1GB, while the A116 uses the older MT6589 with 1GB RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, but the Grand Max offers 1080p video recording, whereas the A116 is limited to 720p.
- The Grand Max has a slightly larger battery at 2200 mAh compared to the A116's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0, providing a more updated experience than the A116, which operates on Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 4.2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Micromax A116 Canvas HD
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB (1.77GB user available), 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
Front Camera
8 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
320p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
144 x 74 x 10.7 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.42 in)
Weight
154 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black, 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 21.1/11.5 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, OTG
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

