BLU Life Play Mini
#8057
Huawei Ascend Y511
#8066Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play Mini
Huawei Ascend Y511
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 Huawei Ascend Y511 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y511 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6572 chipset and a faster dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU compared to the Life Play Mini's dual-core 1.0 GHz processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Ascend Y511 supports video recording.
- The Life Play Mini has a smaller 1400 mAh battery, whereas the Y511 has a 1730 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run older versions of Android, with the Life Play Mini on Android 4.4.2 and the Ascend Y511 on Android 4.2, impacting the software experience.
- The BLU is lighter at 106g, while the Huawei weighs 150g, contributing to differences in build quality and handling.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play Mini
Huawei Ascend Y511
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
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
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
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
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1730 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)
132.8 x 67.4 x 10.5 mm (5.23 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight
106 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black, White
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes