Category Breakdown
BLU Grand Max
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
Performance
41.752.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.149.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.727.2
Summary
- The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with 1GB RAM, whereas the Redmi 2 Pro utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with 2GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 2 Pro has a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance, while the Grand Max has an 8 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP front camera of the Redmi.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2200 mAh battery, but the Redmi 2 Pro supports faster charging at 10W.
- The Grand Max runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Redmi 2 Pro operates on an older Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6, which may limit software features and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand Max
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
134 x 67 x 9 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Dark gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

