Blu Life Pure mini (L220a) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life Pure Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/7/2017 1:24 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Blu Life Pure mini (L220a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) Compare Blu Life Pure Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

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10 Advantages Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+326 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	316 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3000 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)10% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"	vs	+4.65"3% Larger screen
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 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 mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
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Model	Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Other model names	Blu Life Pure Mini L220, Blu L220a	Google Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04D
Country or region available	USA	South Korea, Japan
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2014	11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.4 x 130 millimeters (2.54 x 5.12 in)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 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 850/1900	UMTS 800/2100
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	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 mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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/2.8 (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	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 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 Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	8.3 hours
Standby	890 hours (37.1 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
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, Flash player
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	• Colors: Black, White • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220a)	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body)