BLU Studio Mega (2018)
#5273
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
#5465Category Breakdown
BLU Studio Mega (2018)
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Performance
45.643.7
Camera
27.935.2
Display
56.519.1
Battery
22.422.4
Build
0.284.0
Connectivity
32.647.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.527.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio Mega (2018) features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 has a 5.25-inch TFT display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset and 1GB RAM, compared to the Galaxy Grand 2's Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and 1.5GB RAM, giving the latter a slight edge in multitasking.
- The BLU's rear camera is 13 MP with an 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the Grand 2 has an 8 MP rear camera and a 1.9 MP front camera, indicating better selfie capabilities for the BLU.
- Both phones have a 2600 mAh battery, but the BLU runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience compared to the Grand 2's Android 4.3, which can be upgraded to 4.4.2.
- The build quality of the Grand 2 includes a glass front and plastic back, while the BLU's materials are unspecified, but it is slightly lighter at 155g compared to the Grand 2's 163g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio Mega (2018)
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2013
Description
For USA
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6"
5.25"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.7 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm (6.17 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
155 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Silver
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass