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BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0

BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0

#5790
HMD Key

HMD Key

#3378

Category Breakdown

BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
HMD Key
Performance
41.752.4
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.569.2
Battery
24.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.747.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.541.5

Summary

  • The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 features a 5.0-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.
  • In terms of performance, the Tank Xtreme is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with 1GB RAM, whereas the HMD Key utilizes a more recent Unisoc SC9832E chipset with 2GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera on the HMD Key is superior with an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the 5 MP rear camera of the Tank Xtreme, although both have a 5 MP front camera.
  • The HMD Key also has a larger 4000 mAh battery with 10W charging, compared to the Tank Xtreme's 3000 mAh battery with no fast charging.
  • Lastly, the Tank Xtreme runs on Android 6.0, while the HMD Key operates on the more current Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
HMD Key

General

Release Date

2017
2025, January 02

Announced

2017
2025, January 02

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
6.52"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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

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

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
Yes

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
4000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

153.5 x 79.8 x 13.8 mm (6.04 x 3.14 x 0.54 in)
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)

Weight

181 g
185.4 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 14 (Go edition)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity