BLU Life Play S
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LG Optimus LTE SU640
#7115Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play S
LG Optimus LTE SU640
Performance
39.141.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.541.8
Battery
17.417.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.642.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.920.5
Summary
- The BLU Life Play S features a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.5-inch HD-IPS LCD of the LG Optimus LTE SU640, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but with the BLU having a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6582, while the LG utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3, giving the BLU an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the BLU offers a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the LG's 1.3 MP.
- The battery capacity of the LG is slightly higher at 1830 mAh versus the BLU's 1800 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the LG initially operates on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, with an upgrade path to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, indicating a more modern software experience for the BLU.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play S
LG Optimus LTE SU640
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
For South Korea
Display
Size
4.7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
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)
132.9 x 67.9 x 10.4 mm (5.23 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
109 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass