BLU Grand Max
#5707
verykool s5030 Helix II
#4993Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
verykool s5030 Helix II
Performance
41.741.7
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.132.5
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
26.729.9
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max and verykool s5030 Helix II both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, resulting in comparable processing capabilities.
- The Grand Max has an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, while the Helix II also has an 8 MP rear camera but a lower 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2200 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities for either device.
- The Grand Max runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the Helix II operates on an older Android 5.1 Lollipop, which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Grand Max weighing 154g and the Helix II at 132g, making the latter lighter and marginally more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
verykool s5030 Helix II
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.8, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
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)
147.1 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.79 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Weight
154 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
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, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity