BLU Life Play Mini
#7258
Samsung R680 Repp
#8346Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play Mini
Samsung R680 Repp
Performance
27.423.2
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.416.0
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
29.420.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.715.4
Summary
- The BLU Life Play Mini features a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Samsung R680 Repp's smaller 3.2-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, outperforming the R680's 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the BLU can record video at 720p@30fps, while the R680's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The BLU Life Play Mini has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly less than the R680's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more modern software experience than the R680's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality is comparable, with the BLU being slightly larger and lighter than the R680.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play Mini
Samsung R680 Repp
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
For U.S. CellularAlso known as Samsung SCH-R680
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
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
800 MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
110 x 57 x 12.2 mm (4.33 x 2.24 x 0.48 in)
Weight
106 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Wine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass