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

