Blu Life Pure (L240i) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life Pure vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:51 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Blu Life Pure (L240i) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Blu Life Pure X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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 Pure (L240i)	vs	16 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+441 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP55% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2020 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh68% 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
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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

32GB (26GB available) / 32GB (28GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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Model	Life Pure (L240i)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	BLU Life Pure L240i, BLU L240i	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Blu	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2013	11/1/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 142 millimeters (2.73 x 5.59 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3224 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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 Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	2020 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White • Air gestures • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Panorama photo • Screen protector included • PE Case included • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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