BLU Life Play X
#6120
Coolpad Mega
#5910Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play X
Coolpad Mega
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 X features a smaller 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Coolpad Mega has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Life Play X is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 chipset, compared to the Mega's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53, which may result in better performance for the former.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mega offers an 8 MP front camera for selfies, significantly higher than the Life Play X's 2 MP.
- The Mega also has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Life Play X's 1800 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Life Play X runs on Android 4.2, while the Mega operates on Android 6 with Cool UI 8, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play X
Coolpad Mega
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
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 (~233 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137 x 68.4 x 7.9 mm (5.39 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
153 x 76.8 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight
125 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Cool UI 8
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes