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BLU Grand Max

BLU Grand Max

#5707
NIU Andy C5.5E2I

NIU Andy C5.5E2I

#6178

Category Breakdown

BLU Grand Max
NIU Andy C5.5E2I
Performance
41.738.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.130.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.724.9

Summary

  • The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the NIU Andy C5.5E2I has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Grand Max has 1GB of RAM compared to the Andy's 4GB, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Grand Max offers a superior 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the Andy has a lower resolution 1.3 MP front camera.
  • The Grand Max is equipped with a smaller 2200 mAh battery, while the Andy boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery, likely providing better longevity.
  • Lastly, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Andy's Android 4.4 KitKat.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Grand Max
NIU Andy C5.5E2I

General

Release Date

2017
2016

Announced

2017
2015

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 MT6582M (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400MP2
Mali-400

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP
1.3 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
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 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)
154.5 x 79 x 9.2 mm (6.08 x 3.11 x 0.36 in)

Weight

154 g
128 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Blue, Gun Metal

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, LE

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 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity