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Blu Life One (L120) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)

Side by side comparison between Blu Life One vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S) Compare Blu Life One X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)

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!

Life One (L120)} 3 Advantages Blu Life One (L120) vs Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)101%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB (23GB available)77%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2600 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
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ModelLife One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Other model namesBLU Life One 3G Dual-Sim (2013), BLU L120Galaxy S4 GT-i9506
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandBluSamsung
Release date4/1/20138/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 144 millimeters (2.87 x 5.67 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
System versionAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544Qualcomm Adreno 330 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (3, 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3224 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.14ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hours17 hours
Standby760 hours (31.7 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

โž• Other features

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, Whiteโ€ข Colors: Arctic blue, Aurora red
โ€ข Dual Shot camera
โ€ข mDNIe
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข Group Play
โ€ข Smart Stay eye tracking
โ€ข Dropbox (50GB)
โ€ข T-DMB TV (only Korea)
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Blu Life One (L120)Galaxy S4 (SHV-E330S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.518W/kg (head), 0.744W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.439W/kg (head), 0.309W/kg (body)
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