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BLU Energy XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7

3.2 in
6.33 in
BLU Energy XL Mobile Phone
BLU Energy XL
2.91 in
6.04 in
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Does a 6-inch smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery and metal build for $300 offer good bang for your buck? Find out in this, our Blu Energy XL review!Read more
The Blu Energy XL is a relatively affordable unlocked phablet with a massive battery and a premium build.Read more
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12 editorial reviews
Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
Samsung took a calculated risk by aligning the Galaxy Note 7 with the Galaxy S series, further distancing it from Notes of the past. But that isn't an issue — the Galaxy Note 7 is the ...Read more
With the best features of the Galaxy S and Note line, the latest Note has a lot to offer but is it worth its price? Here's our Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review!Read more
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User rating
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 6.0
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz2.3 GHz
CPU cores8-core8-core
CPU modelMediaTek MT6753Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890
GPU modelARM Mali-T720 MP4 GPARM Mali-T880 MP12
RAM memory3 GB4 GB

Display

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Screen size6.0 in5.7 in
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1440 x 2560 px
TechnologySuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Pixel density367.0 ppi518.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0Corning Gorilla Glass 5.0
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f1.7 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px4096 x 2160 px
Autofocusyesyes
Burst Modeyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
Gesture Shotyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Internal storage64 GB64 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage64GB256GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
MaterialMetal
  • Aluminum
  • Glass

Dimensions

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Height6.33 in6.04 in
Width3.2 in2.91 in
Depth0.33 in0.31 in
Weight7.34 oz5.96 oz

Sensors

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Fingerprintyesyes

Connectivity

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Dual sim supportyesno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes

Cellular

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSDPAHSPA+
Navigation systemGPSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Battery capacity5000.0 mAh3500.0 mAh
Standby time720.0 h312.0 h
Talk time70.0 h26.0 h

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Note 7