BLU Life Play Mini
#8057
Nokia X
#8093Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play Mini
Nokia X
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 and Nokia X both feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the BLU uses a dual-core Cortex-A7 CPU with Mali-400 GPU, while the Nokia X is equipped with a dual-core Cortex-A5 CPU and Adreno 203 GPU, resulting in comparable processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Nokia X records video at a lower resolution of 480p compared to the 720p of the BLU.
- The battery capacity of the Nokia X is slightly higher at 1500 mAh versus the BLU's 1400 mAh.
- Regarding software, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Nokia X operates on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with a custom interface, which may affect user experience.
- Build quality shows the BLU Life Play Mini is lighter at 106g, while the Nokia X is slightly bulkier at 128.7g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play Mini
Nokia X
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Nokia Normandy, Nokia A110, Nokia X Dual SIM RM-980 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 203
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, 1/5.0"
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable (BN-01)
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)
115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm, 73.2 cc (4.55 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
106 g
128.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow, black, white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-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
3.0, 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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1.1
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes