BLU Life Play S
#6626
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
#7103Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play S
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
Performance
39.141.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.5
Battery
17.416.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.640.6
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 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 quad-core processor with 4GB of RAM, while the Sony uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 with 1GB of RAM, which may result in better multitasking on the BLU.
- The camera capabilities favor the Sony with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the 8 MP on the BLU, although both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Sony at 1700 mAh versus 1800 mAh in the BLU, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.2, while the Sony operates on an older Android 4.0, which may impact software experience and updates.
- Overall, the build quality is comparable, with the Sony being slightly thinner and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play S
Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specificationsAnnounced as Sony Xperia TX
Display
Size
4.7"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
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, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
Yes
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
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 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)
8.6mm thick
Weight
109 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass