BLU Life Max
#5087
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE
#5804Category Breakdown
BLU Life Max
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE
Performance
49.543.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
27.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.351.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.426.4
Summary
- The BLU Life Max features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Life Max is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Lumia's Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Lumia is superior with a 13 MP rear camera versus the 8 MP on the BLU, although both can record 1080p video.
- The BLU Life Max has a larger 3700 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 3000 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 6.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Max
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.5 x 77.1 x 8.7 mm (6.08 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
153 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core