Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo IV
vivo X5Max+
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.258.2
Summary
- The BLU Vivo IV features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the vivo X5Max+ has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density at ~401 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by octa-core processors, with the Vivo IV using the Mediatek MT6592 and the X5Max+ utilizing the MT6752, which may offer improved performance.
- Camera capabilities are identical with 13 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front cameras, both supporting 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2300 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available on either device.
- In terms of software, the Vivo IV runs Android 4.2.2 upgradable to 4.4.2, while the X5Max+ operates on Android 4.4.4 with Funtouch 2, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Vivo IV being lighter and slimmer compared to the slightly bulkier X5Max+.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Vivo IV
vivo X5Max+
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as BLU D970L
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.1 x 70.2 x 5.5 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in)
153.9 x 78 x 5.1 mm (6.06 x 3.07 x 0.20 in)
Weight
129 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Silver, White/Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Funtouch 2
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Funtouch 2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

