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BLU Life One X#5957

Released: 2014

BLU Life One X

Overall Score

25.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5957)25.8
Performance(#5093)52.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6219)33.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring BLU Life One X

Short Review

  • The BLU Life One X features a sleek design with dimensions of 143.5 x 71.6 x 8.6 mm and a lightweight build at 133 grams.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset, featuring a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which provides adequate multitasking capabilities.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The device is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, which may require frequent charging due to its modest capacity.
  • Running on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean), the software experience may feel outdated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
  • The phone does not offer water resistance and features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • Available in black and white, the design is simple yet functional.
  • Overall, the BLU Life One X is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions143.5 x 71.6 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.82 x 0.34 in)
Weight133 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass