Blu Life Pure (L240i) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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

9/6/2015 9:40 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 8:39 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2A X Blu Life Pure (L240i) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Redmi 2A Compare Blu Life Pure X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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!

10 Advantages Blu Life Pure (L240i)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2A
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (26GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 13MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
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	+2200 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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.
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+17 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 Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
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Model	Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Other model names	BLU Life Pure L240i, BLU L240i	Xiaomi Hongmi 2A, Xiaomi Redmi 2A Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Blu	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2013	3/1/2015
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 142 millimeters (2.73 x 5.59 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo	32bit: Leadcore InnoPower LC1860C
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	ARM Mali-T628 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3224 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
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	4.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
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)	Redmi 2A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2020 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
Call control	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	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, Pink, Green • MIUI 6.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Pure (L240i)	Redmi 2A
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