BLU Life Play S
#6108
Xiaomi Redmi
#6191Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play S
Xiaomi Redmi
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The BLU Life Play S and Xiaomi Redmi both feature a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi is equipped with a slightly more powerful Mediatek MT6589T chipset and a faster CPU at 1.5 GHz, compared to the 1.3 GHz in the Life Play S.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi offers a wider aperture and a better selfie camera at 1.3 MP versus the 5 MP on the BLU.
- The Redmi also has a larger battery capacity at 2000 mAh compared to the 1800 mAh of the BLU, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience, but the Redmi includes additional connectivity features like OTG support.
- The build quality differs slightly, with the Redmi being heavier and thicker than the Life Play S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play S
Xiaomi Redmi
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi, Xiaomi Red Rice
Display
Size
4.7"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.5 x 67.5 x 7.8 mm (5.41 x 2.66 x 0.31 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
109 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes