BLU Life Play
#7084
Lava Pixel V1
#6080Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play
Lava Pixel V1
Performance
39.047.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.056.5
Battery
17.422.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.228.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.625.3
Summary
- The BLU Life Play features a compact 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Pixel V1 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Life Play is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Pixel V1 has a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, but comes with 32GB of storage.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Pixel V1 offers a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 2 MP on the Life Play.
- The Life Play has a smaller 1800 mAh battery, while the Pixel V1 houses a more substantial 2560 mAh battery, enhancing its longevity.
- Software-wise, the Life Play runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Pixel V1 operates on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) with the option to upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play
Lava Pixel V1
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as BLU L100
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
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 (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF (13 MP via SW interpolation)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, 8 MP via SW interpolation
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
2560 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2560 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)
152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (5.99 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
125 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity