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BLU Grand Max

BLU Grand Max

#5707
ZTE Blade A3 Joy

ZTE Blade A3 Joy

#5196

Category Breakdown

BLU Grand Max
ZTE Blade A3 Joy
Performance
41.759.9
Camera
27.92.5
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.422.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.139.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.728.8

Summary

  • The BLU Grand Max features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A3 Joy has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Grand Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Blade A3 Joy utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 with a quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, providing better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade A3 Joy has a significantly lower 2 MP selfie camera compared to the Grand Max's 8 MP.
  • The Blade A3 Joy also boasts a larger 2650 mAh battery compared to the Grand Max's 2200 mAh.
  • On the software front, the Grand Max runs on Android 6.0, while the Blade A3 Joy operates on a more recent Android 10, enhancing the overall software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Grand Max
ZTE Blade A3 Joy

General

Release Date

2017
2020

Announced

2017
2020

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
5.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-400MP2
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

8 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
N/A

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2200 mAh
2650 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2650 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)
142.2 x 63.2 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.49 x 0.31 in)

Weight

154 g
162 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

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

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

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 10

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity