Blackview S6
#5011
BLU Life Max
#5022Category Breakdown
Blackview S6
BLU Life Max
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.655.6
Summary
- The Blackview S6 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the 5.5-inch display of the BLU Life Max, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737 chipset and offer 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, ensuring similar performance levels.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Blackview S6 has a larger 4180 mAh battery compared to the 3700 mAh battery in the BLU Life Max, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the S6 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Life Max operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience for the S6.
- Build quality is comparable, with the S6 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Life Max.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview S6
BLU Life Max
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737VWH
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP1
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4180 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
4180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155 x 73.4 x 9.7 mm (6.10 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
154.5 x 77.1 x 8.7 mm (6.08 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes