BLU Life Play Mini
#7258
Micromax A87 Ninja 4.0
#6632Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play Mini
Micromax A87 Ninja 4.0
Performance
27.449.5
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.434.1
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
29.427.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.722.9
Summary
- The BLU Life Play Mini features a slightly more modern build with a weight of 106g and dimensions of 127 x 64.4 x 9.4 mm, compared to the Micromax A87 Ninja 4.0, which weighs less but has bulkier dimensions at 124.8 x 64 x 11.7 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the BLU uses an IPS LCD, offering better viewing angles than the TFT display of the Micromax.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, while the Micromax has a less capable 1.0 GHz CPU with only 256MB of RAM.
- The camera on the BLU is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the 2 MP on the Micromax, although both lack front-facing cameras.
- Both phones have a 1400 mAh battery, but the software experience differs significantly, with the BLU running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and the Micromax operating on the older Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play Mini
Micromax A87 Ninja 4.0
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
130MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 64.4 x 9.4 mm (5.0 x 2.54 x 0.37 in)
124.8 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.91 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
Weight
106 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.66 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity