BLU Life One (2015)
#5770
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
#5678Category Breakdown
BLU Life One (2015)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The BLU Life One (2015) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.2 GHz quad-core processors, but the Lumia uses a Snapdragon 400 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 410 in the BLU.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- The Lumia has a significantly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2420 mAh battery of the BLU.
- For software, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.0), while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1 (upgradable to Windows 10), offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life One (2015)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2420 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.5 x 72.1 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.30 in)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
120 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White, Gold, Pink
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes