BLU Life One X2
#4869
ZTE nubia Z9 mini
#5685Category Breakdown
BLU Life One X2
ZTE nubia Z9 mini
Performance
56.156.4
Camera
27.919.1
Display
58.946.1
Battery
25.623.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.956.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.626.8
Summary
- The BLU Life One X2 features a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z9 mini has a 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Life One X2 is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the nubia Z9 mini utilizes the Snapdragon 615, which offers a more efficient CPU configuration.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the nubia Z9 mini includes autofocus.
- The Life One X2 has a larger 3150 mAh battery compared to the 2900 mAh in the nubia Z9 mini.
- For software, the Life One X2 runs on Android 6.0.1, while the nubia Z9 mini operates on an older Android 5.0.2 with nubia UI 2.8.
- Build quality-wise, the Life One X2 is heavier at 166g and thicker at 9.5mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer nubia Z9 mini at 147g and 8.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life One X2
ZTE nubia Z9 mini
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.4
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
3150 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148 x 72.4 x 9.5 mm (5.83 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
141.3 x 69.8 x 8.2 mm (5.56 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Weight
166 g
147 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Rose Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass