BLU Grand Max
#5707
Nokia 3.1 A
#4304Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Nokia 3.1 A
Performance
41.761.1
Camera
27.928.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.423.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
29.149.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.734.7
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 3.1 A has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Nokia 3.1 A utilizes a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 with a quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Nokia's f/2.0 aperture may provide better low-light performance.
- The Grand Max has a smaller 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2990 mAh battery of the Nokia, which also supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0, while the Nokia 3.1 A operates on a more recent Android 9.0, potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Nokia 3.1 A
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 504
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
152.7 x 71.9 x 9.4 mm (6.01 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
Weight
154 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.11 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity