BLU Life Max
#5087
Gionee Steel 2
#5194Category Breakdown
BLU Life Max
Gionee Steel 2
Performance
49.550.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
27.028.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.343.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.428.9
Summary
- The BLU Life Max features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Gionee Steel 2 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6737 chipset, but the Life Max has a slightly faster CPU at 1.3 GHz compared to the Steel 2's 1.25 GHz.
- In terms of RAM, the Life Max offers 2GB, while the Steel 2 provides 3GB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The Gionee Steel 2 houses a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3700 mAh in the Life Max, potentially offering longer usage.
- Both run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), but the Steel 2 features the Amigo 3.5 skin, which may provide a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Max
Gionee Steel 2
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
S
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.5 x 77.1 x 8.7 mm (6.08 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
144.3 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.68 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
153 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue
Jazz Gold, Gold Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), Amigo 3.5
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass