Overall Score
20.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#7084)20.6
Performance(#6919)39.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6660)45.0
Battery(#6794)17.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6094)34.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BLU Life Play
Short Review
- The BLU Life Play features a sleek design with dimensions of 137 x 68.4 x 7.9 mm and a lightweight build at 125 grams.
- Its 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 312 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, featuring a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 1800 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited size.
- Running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is relatively outdated but functional.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, although it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature water resistance or wireless charging capabilities.
- It is available in black and white color options.
- Overall, the BLU Life Play is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as BLU L100
Display
Size4.7"
TypeLED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions137 x 68.4 x 7.9 mm (5.39 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
Weight125 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass