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

