BLU Grand Max
#5707
Xiaomi Redmi
#6447Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Xiaomi Redmi
Performance
41.745.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.134.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.723.7
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Xiaomi Redmi's 4.7-inch screen, although both have a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset and a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Redmi utilizes a slightly more powerful Mediatek MT6589T with a 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi offers a wider aperture for better low-light performance and a lower resolution selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Grand Max at 2200 mAh compared to the Redmi's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Grand Max runs on Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience than the Redmi's Android 4.2.
- Overall, the Grand Max offers a better display size and battery capacity, while the Redmi provides slightly better performance and camera specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Xiaomi Redmi
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi, Xiaomi Red Rice
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, 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
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 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)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
154 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
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
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, 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass