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BLU Life Pure#5616

Released: 2013

BLU Life Pure

Overall Score

54.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5616)54.6
Performance(#6684)54.3
Camera(#3516)42.4
Display(#3046)70.5
Battery(#4023)43.5
Build(#2784)70.8

Comparisons Featuring BLU Life Pure

Short Review

  • The BLU Life Pure features a sleek design with dimensions of 142 x 69.4 x 7.7 mm and a lightweight build at 128g.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset, with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring decent multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2020 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a basic user experience without the latest features.
  • 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 absence of water resistance and stereo speakers may be notable drawbacks.
  • Available in black and white, the design is simple yet functional.
  • Overall, the BLU Life Pure is a straightforward smartphone with essential features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

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

Capacity2020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2020 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions142 x 69.4 x 7.7 mm (5.59 x 2.73 x 0.30 in)
Weight128 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes