BLU Grand X
#6249
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6231Category Breakdown
BLU Grand X
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The BLU Grand X features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.7-inch display of the Microsoft Lumia 550, although both share the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Grand X is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Lumia 550 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with a slightly slower 1.1 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, but the Grand X's camera can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia 550 is limited to 720p.
- The Grand X has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2200mAh compared to the Lumia's 2100mAh.
- In terms of software, the Grand X runs on Android 6.0, while the Lumia 550 operates on Windows 10, offering different user experiences.
- The build quality of both phones is similar, with the Grand X being heavier at 165g versus the Lumia's 141.9g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand X
Microsoft Lumia 550
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 (~315 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.8 x 72.9 x 9.1 mm (5.74 x 2.87 x 0.36 in)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
165 g
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes