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BLU Life One XL#5820

Released: 2015

BLU Life One XL

Overall Score

26.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5820)26.3
Performance(#5684)47.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5108)23.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5381)41.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BLU Life One XL features a sleek design with dimensions of 156 x 78 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 151g, available in multiple colors including Black, Blue, White, Gold, and Pink.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 267 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks but limited for heavy multitasking.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2820 mAh, supporting standard usage without fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0, offering a basic user experience without the latest features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
  • The absence of stereo speakers and wireless charging may be notable drawbacks for some users.
  • Overall, the BLU Life One XL is a straightforward smartphone with essential features for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

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

Battery

Capacity2820 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2820 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions156 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight151 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity