BLU Life Play
#7084
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
#6586Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
Performance
39.045.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.043.7
Battery
17.418.9
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
34.230.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.623.1
Summary
- The BLU Life Play features a 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the HTC Desire 616 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the HTC utilizes an octa-core 1.4 GHz chipset, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p.
- The battery capacity of the BLU is 1800 mAh, compared to the HTC's 2000 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Both phones run on Android 4.2, but the HTC includes Sense UI 5.5 for an enhanced software experience.
- The build quality shows the BLU being lighter at 125g, while the HTC is heavier at 150g and slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as BLU L100
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
LED-backlit 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 MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-450MP4
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 68.4 x 7.9 mm (5.39 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
142 x 71.9 x 9.2 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
125 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX, EDR
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity