BLU Life Play Mini
#8057
BLU Neo 4.5
#8078Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play Mini
BLU Neo 4.5
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The BLU Life Play Mini features a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BLU Neo 4.5 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Neo 4.5 is equipped with a faster dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz in the Life Play Mini, although both share the same GPU and RAM configuration.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The Neo 4.5 has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh in the Life Play Mini, potentially offering better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Life Play Mini runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Neo 4.5 operates on an older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is similar, but the Neo 4.5 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Life Play Mini.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play Mini
BLU Neo 4.5
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127 x 64.4 x 9.4 mm (5.0 x 2.54 x 0.37 in)
136 x 63 x 10.5 mm (5.35 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
106 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black, White, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes