BLU Life Play
#7084
LG Optimus LTE LU6200
#7016Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play
LG Optimus LTE LU6200
Performance
39.041.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.041.8
Battery
17.417.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.249.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.620.9
Summary
- The BLU Life Play features a slightly larger 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display compared to the LG Optimus LTE LU6200's 4.5-inch HD-IPS LCD, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Life Play is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6589 processor, while the Optimus LTE utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU device.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Life Play has a superior 2 MP front camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the LG.
- The battery capacity of the LG is slightly higher at 1830 mAh versus the BLU's 1800 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The BLU runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more modern software experience than the LG's original Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), which can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- In terms of build quality, the BLU is lighter at 125g, while the LG is heavier at 139g and thicker at 10.4 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play
LG Optimus LTE LU6200
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Also known as BLU L100
For South Korea
Display
Size
4.7"
4.5"
Type
LED-backlit 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 MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (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
2 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, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
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)
132.9 x 67.9 x 10.4 mm (5.23 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
125 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, 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, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass