BLU Grand M2 (2018) vs BLU Life One X (2016)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU Grand M2 (2018)
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BLU Life One X (2016)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU Life One X (2016)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BLU Life One X (2016)
Better display
BLU Life One X (2016)
Lighter body
BLU Life One X (2016)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 282 | 424 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 67.7 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-T720MP3 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6580 | Mediatek MT6753 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 2900 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) | Up to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) | Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 144.9 | 149.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 160 | 141 |
| Width (mm) | 72.1 | 73.6 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October. Released 2018, October | 2015, December. Released 2015, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - G290Q | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 2, 4, 7, 12, 17 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU Life One X (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU Grand M2 (2018) and BLU Life One X (2016) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU Life One X (2016) packs a 2900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BLU Life One X (2016) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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