Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life Play 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 9:32 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:48 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Blu Life Play 2 (L170i) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China) Compare Blu Life Play 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)

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!

4 Advantages Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	vs	19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB China)
+8.17 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)6% Lighter
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+295 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.45"16% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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Model	Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Other model names	Blu Life Play 2 Dual Sim L170i, Blu L170i	红米6, Xiaomi 6 3GB RAM + 32GB (Hybrid slot), Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Blu	Xiaomi
Release date	8/1/2014	6/1/2018
Depth	8.17 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.8 x 134.5 millimeters (2.71 x 5.3 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	295 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)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	M1804C3DC/M1804C3DE/M1804C3DT versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DC/M1804C3DE/M1804C3DT versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Play 2 (L170i)	Redmi 6 (32GB China)
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