BLU Life Play S
#6626
Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3
#5833Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play S
Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3
Performance
39.142.6
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
17.418.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.628.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.926.3
Summary
- The BLU Life Play S features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6582 chipset and have the same CPU and GPU, but the GSmart Mika M3 offers more RAM at 8GB compared to the BLU's 4GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the GSmart Mika M3 has a superior 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, while the BLU Life Play S has an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
- The GSmart also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh compared to the BLU's 1800 mAh.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.2, while the GSmart operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play S
Gigabyte GSmart Mika M3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.5 x 67.5 x 7.8 mm (5.41 x 2.66 x 0.31 in)
144 x 70.5 x 8.3 mm (5.67 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight
109 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 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
3.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity