BLU Life One XL
#5614
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
#5678Category Breakdown
BLU Life One XL
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 XL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, with the BLU using Snapdragon 410 and the Lumia using Snapdragon 400, offering similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, supporting 1080p video recording.
- The Lumia 640 XL has a larger battery capacity at 3000 mAh compared to the BLU's 2820 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The BLU runs Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, providing different software experiences.
- The BLU is lighter at 151g compared to the Lumia's 171g, but the Lumia offers NFC connectivity, which the BLU lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life One XL
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
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
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
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
2820 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2820 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.14 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
151 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