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BLU Grand XL

BLU Grand XL

#5615
HMD Key

HMD Key

#3378

Category Breakdown

BLU Grand XL
HMD Key
Performance
41.752.4
Camera
27.939.6
Display
56.569.2
Battery
22.628.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.947.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.141.5

Summary

  • The BLU Grand XL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the HMD Key has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Grand XL.
  • In terms of performance, the Grand XL is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the HMD Key utilizes a more recent Unisoc SC9832E chipset with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, but the HMD Key's camera is noted for its wide-angle capability.
  • The Grand XL has a smaller 2650 mAh battery compared to the HMD Key's 4000 mAh, which should provide longer usage time.
  • Finally, the Grand XL runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), while the HMD Key operates on the more current Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Grand XL
HMD Key

General

Release Date

2017
2025, January 02

Announced

2017
2025, January 02

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
6.52"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)

PPI

720
576

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9832E

CPU

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

GPU

Mali-400MP2
Mali-820MP1

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, (wide), AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
Yes

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2650 mAh
4000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2650 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

157.5 x 78.6 x 9.1 mm (6.20 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)

Weight

187 g
185.4 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-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, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GALILEO

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 14 (Go edition)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity