Blu Life One X (16GB) vs Alcatel Hero (8020A)

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

2/25/2014 8:31 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:47 PM

Compare Alcatel Hero X Blu Life One X (16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Alcatel Hero (8020A) Compare Blu Life One X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Hero (8020A)

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!

7 Advantages Blu Life One X (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Alcatel Hero (8020A)
+16GB (12GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.59GB available)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+441 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
2000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

30 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core

2GB LPDDR2

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Life One X (16GB)	Hero (8020A)
Other model names	BLU Life One X L132L, Blu Life One X L132U, L133L	Alcatel One Touch Hero 8020A, OT-8020A
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), USA	feature not registered
Brand	Blu	Alcatel
Release date	1/1/2014	1/1/2014
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 128.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.05 in)	80.6 x 158.5 millimeters (3.17 x 6.24 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Mediatek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	L132L model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 L132U model: UMTS 850/1700/1900	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	18 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Blu Bright+ • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Pen Stylus • Built-in digital compass • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Stereo sound rec video • Wireless charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life One X (16GB)	Alcatel Hero (8020A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered