BLU Life View
#6748
ZTE Blade A520
#5532Category Breakdown
BLU Life View
ZTE Blade A520
Performance
46.446.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.056.5
Battery
22.421.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
33.645.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.327.4
Summary
- The BLU Life View features a larger 5.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A520 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Life View is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Blade A520 uses a Mediatek MT6737 with a slightly faster 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU.
- The camera on the Life View is superior with a 12 MP rear camera compared to the Blade A520's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Life View has a 2600 mAh battery capacity, slightly larger than the Blade A520's 2400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Life View runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Blade A520 operates on a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), offering a potentially better software experience.
- The build quality of the Life View is heavier at 220g and larger dimensions, compared to the lighter and more compact Blade A520 at 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life View
ZTE Blade A520
General
Release Date
2013
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
Also known as BLU L110
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 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 MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP or 2 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
2600 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161 x 82.5 x 8.9 mm (6.34 x 3.25 x 0.35 in)
144 x 71 x 8.4 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
220 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer