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BLU Life Play X#6555

Released: 2014

BLU Life Play X

Overall Score

23.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6555)23.2
Performance(#5167)52.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6660)45.0
Battery(#6794)17.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6094)34.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BLU Life Play X features a compact 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 with a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing 2 MP camera is suitable for casual selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 1800 mAh, which may require frequent recharging due to the device's performance demands.
  • The software runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a straightforward user experience, though it lacks updates to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device does not feature water resistance and is available only in black.
  • Overall, the BLU Life Play X is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
  • Special features are minimal, with no advanced functionalities like HDR or stereo speakers.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

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 MT6589T (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory16GB 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
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