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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) vs Blu Life One (L120)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Active vs Blu Life One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life One X Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) 26Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) vs Life One (L120)} 5 Advantages Blu Life One (L120)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+32GB (23GB available)77%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+576 PPI96%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.1"2%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)3%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 5MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
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ModelGalaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Life One (L120)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S6 Active G890ABLU Life One 3G Dual-Sim (2013), BLU L120
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date6/12/20154/1/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)73 x 144 millimeters (2.87 x 5.67 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UV radiation
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)20 hours
Standby504 hours (21 days)760 hours (31.7 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, Blue, White
โ€ข S-Voice natural language
โ€ข OneDrive 115GB
โ€ข HAC M3/T3
โ€ข Colors: Black, White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Blu Life One (L120)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.478W/kg (head), 0.423W/kg (body)feature not registered
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