Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5776)54.6
Performance(#9047)54.3
Camera(#4313)42.4
Display(#4834)70.5
Battery(#8106)43.5
Build(#6531)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Life One
Short Review
- The BLU Life One features a sleek design with dimensions of 144 x 73 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 145g, available in black and white.
- It sports a 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 2000 mAh battery offers standard usage but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is dated but functional for basic applications.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature HDR support or stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the BLU Life One is a straightforward smartphone that meets essential needs without advanced features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as BLU L120
Display
Size5"
TypeLED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144 x 73 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes