BLU Life One
#6830
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
BLU Life One
Lava Z81
Performance
46.456.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
45.056.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.645.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.931.5
Summary
- The BLU Life One features a 5.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Lava Z81 utilizes a more recent Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, offering better efficiency.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lava Z81 boasts a superior 13 MP front camera compared to the BLU's 5 MP.
- The battery capacity of the BLU Life One is 2000 mAh, while the Lava Z81 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, likely providing longer usage.
- Finally, the BLU runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Lava Z81 operates on Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life One
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2013
2018
Announced
2013
2018
Description
Also known as BLU L120
For India
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 73 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
145 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity