Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4666)56.4
Performance(#4525)60.3
Camera(#4320)42.4
Display(#4853)70.5
Battery(#8138)43.5
Build(#6560)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Life One X (2016)
Short Review
- The BLU Life One X (2016) features a sleek design with dimensions of 149.5 x 73.6 x 8.6 mm and a lightweight build at 141g.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 2GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2900 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a basic user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in black and white colors, with no water resistance noted.
- The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio quality, but it retains a headphone jack for wired listening.
- Overall, the BLU Life One X provides a functional smartphone experience with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP3
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
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
Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149.5 x 73.6 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Weight141 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradаble to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradаble to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes