Category Breakdown
BLU Vivo IV
BLU Vivo XL
Performance
54.353.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.877.9
Battery
20.825.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.744.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.332.2
Summary
- The BLU Vivo IV features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 5.5-inch AMOLED display of the BLU Vivo XL, which has a lower resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Vivo IV is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset with an octa-core 1.7 GHz CPU, while the Vivo XL uses a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with a slightly slower 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Vivo XL includes PDAF for faster focusing.
- The Vivo IV has a smaller 2300 mAh battery compared to the Vivo XL's 3150 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Vivo IV runs Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Vivo XL comes with Android 5.1, upgradable to 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- The Vivo IV is lighter at 129g, whereas the Vivo XL weighs 154g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Vivo IV
BLU Vivo XL
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Also known as BLU D970L
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 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
2300 mAh
3150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.1 x 70.2 x 5.5 mm (5.71 x 2.76 x 0.22 in)
155.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
129 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Silver, White/Gold
Gold, Silver, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

