Category Breakdown
BLU Life Play X
Coolpad Mega 3
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 compact 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi, while the Coolpad Mega 3 offers a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a Mediatek MT6589T chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the Coolpad's Mediatek MT6737 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU, although both have 16GB of storage.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mega 3's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.2) and an 8 MP front camera, while the BLU has a 2 MP front camera.
- The Coolpad Mega 3 also boasts a significantly larger 3050 mAh battery compared to the BLU's 1800 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the Coolpad operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Play X
Coolpad Mega 3
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-T860
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3050 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)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
125 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM and Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

