Category Breakdown
BLU Grand XL LTE
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
Performance
45.552.0
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.725.4
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
41.650.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.929.2
Summary
- The BLU Grand XL LTE and Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Grand XL LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a slightly higher clock speed at 1.3 GHz, while the Redmi Note Prime uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 at 1.2 GHz, but the Redmi offers more RAM at 16GB compared to the Grand XL's 8GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi Note Prime has a wider aperture for potentially better low-light performance, while the Grand XL LTE has an 8 MP front camera versus the Redmi's 5 MP.
- The Grand XL LTE has a 3200 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Redmi's 3100 mAh, but the Redmi supports faster 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the Grand XL LTE runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more recent experience than the Redmi Note Prime's Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 9.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Grand XL LTE
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/4.0", AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.6 x 78.8 x 8.5 mm (6.20 x 3.10 x 0.33 in)
154 x 78.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)
Weight
182 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.50 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

