BLU Touch Book M7
#6557
Microsoft Lumia 550
#6712Category Breakdown
BLU Touch Book M7
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
34.242.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
55.343.7
Battery
23.020.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.645.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.222.5
Summary
- The BLU Touch Book M7 features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, but the Lumia 550 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, offering slightly better efficiency compared to the Intel Atom x3 in the M7.
- The Lumia 550 also has a superior rear camera at 5 MP versus the M7's 2 MP, and a 2 MP front camera compared to the M7's lack of a selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the M7 at 2800 mAh, compared to the Lumia's 2100 mAh, but both devices lack fast charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 5.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows 10, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Touch Book M7
Microsoft Lumia 550
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
600
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom x3
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
188 x 107.8 x 9.9 mm (7.40 x 4.24 x 0.39 in)
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity