Category Breakdown
BLU Neo X LTE
HTC Panache
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.254.1
Summary
- The BLU Neo X LTE features a larger 5.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the HTC Panache's smaller 3.8-inch TFT screen at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Neo X LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Panache uses a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 with a single-core CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Neo X LTE.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Neo X LTE offers a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP.
- The Neo X LTE's battery capacity is 2500 mAh, significantly larger than the Panache's 1400 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Neo X LTE runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated experience compared to the Panache's Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
- The build quality of the Neo X LTE is more modern and slimmer, measuring 7.5 mm in thickness, while the Panache is thicker at 11.1 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Neo X LTE
HTC Panache
General
Release Date
2016
2011
Announced
2016
2011
Description
N/A
For North CanadaAlso known as HTC Panache 4G
Display
Size
5"
3.8"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB (1.2GB user available), 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
720@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.1 x 73.8 x 7.5 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
122.2 x 62.5 x 11.1 mm (4.81 x 2.46 x 0.44 in)
Weight
169 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

