Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) vs Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a)
Side by side comparison between Blu Life Play 2 vs Blu Advance 4.0 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
(front) VGA (640x480) |
3G+ HSPA+ |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Model | Life Play 2 (L170i) | Advance 4.0 (A270a) |
Other model names | Blu Life Play 2 Dual Sim L170i, Blu L170i | AT&T/T-Mobile/MetroPCS Blu Advance 4.0 Dual-Sim, Blu A270a |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Blu | Blu |
Release date | 8/1/2014 | 12/1/2013 |
Depth | 8.17 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.8 x 134.5 millimeters (2.71 x 5.3 in) | 65.5 x 125.3 millimeters (2.58 x 4.93 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 124 grams (4.34 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 234 PPI | 233 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 Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | 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 Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6582M | 32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 | ARM Mali-400 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 512MB |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 4GB (2.59GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 21/5.76 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 | UMTS 850/2100 | UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 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 | feature not registered | Not supported |
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 Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | VGA (640x480) |
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 Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh | 1600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 8 hours |
Standby | 750 hours (31.3 days) | 340 hours (14.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Pink, Green, White, Blue • Screen protector included • Case included • BLU Infinite View Technology • BLU Nex Lens Technology • DTS Surround Sound | • Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • Case included • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) | Blu Advance 4.0 (A270a) | |
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 |