BLU Life Mark
#5677
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
#5050Category Breakdown
BLU Life Mark
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
Performance
49.353.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.823.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.455.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.829.5
Summary
- The BLU Life Mark and Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the XCover 4 has a slightly more advanced Exynos 7570 chipset and a higher CPU clock speed at 1.4 GHz compared to the Mediatek MT6735's 1.3 GHz in the Life Mark.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the XCover 4 benefits from a wider aperture of f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The XCover 4 also has a larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh versus the Life Mark's 2300 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- While both run on Android, the XCover 4 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat and is upgradable to Android 9.0, offering a more modern software experience compared to the Life Mark's Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- The XCover 4 is heavier at 172g and offers NFC support, while the Life Mark is lighter at 150g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Mark
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: G390F (Europe)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", AF
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 72 x 9.5 mm (5.61 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
Weight
150 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass