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BLU Grand Max

BLU Grand Max

#5707
Xiaomi Redmi 2A

Xiaomi Redmi 2A

#5466

Category Breakdown

BLU Grand Max
Xiaomi Redmi 2A
Performance
41.740.0
Camera
27.939.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.420.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.141.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.727.7

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 2A has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display at the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Grand Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the Redmi 2A's Leadcore L1860C chipset with a faster 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 2A offers a wider aperture of f/2.2, which may enhance low-light performance, while the Grand Max has an 8 MP front camera for selfies.
  • Both phones are equipped with a 2200 mAh battery and run on different Android versions, with the Grand Max on Android 6.0 and the Redmi 2A on Android 5.0 with MIUI 6, potentially affecting user experience and software features.
  • The Grand Max is slightly heavier at 154g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Redmi 2A, which weighs 132g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Grand Max
Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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
To be confirmed

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Leadcore L1860C

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz

GPU

Mali-400MP2
Mali-T628 MP2

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 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
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

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-Ion 2200 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)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)

Weight

154 g
132 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Black, Green, Yellow, Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 6

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity