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

