Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5614)54.6
Performance(#6678)54.3
Camera(#3512)42.4
Display(#3038)70.5
Battery(#4017)43.5
Build(#2779)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Life One XL
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2820 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2820 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions156 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight151 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes