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BLU Life One X (2016)#5197

Released: 2015

BLU Life One X (2016)

Overall Score

28.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5197)28.8
Performance(#4972)53.5
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5059)23.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5565)40.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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

Battery

Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions149.5 x 73.6 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Weight141 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradаble to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass