Category Breakdown
BLU Life XL
Nokia 2.2
Performance
50.556.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.224.2
Build
0.283.4
Connectivity
45.548.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
32.238.3
Summary
- The BLU Life XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 2.2 has a slightly smaller 5.71-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Life XL is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6592M, whereas the Nokia 2.2 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22, offering a more efficient architecture.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- The Nokia 2.2 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2820 mAh battery in the BLU Life XL, and it supports faster 10W charging.
- The BLU Life XL runs on Android 5.1, while the Nokia 2.2 offers a more recent Android 9.0, with the option to upgrade to Android 11, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life XL
Nokia 2.2
General
Release Date
2016
2019, June 11
Announced
2016
2019, June 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
MediaTek MT6592MQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-450MP4Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2820 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2820 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.4 x 79.3 x 8.5 mm (6.12 x 3.12 x 0.33 in)
146 x 70.6 x 9.3 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
Weight
168 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Steel, Tungsten Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

