Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) vs Blu Vivo X

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

3/8/2018 11:53 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:36 AM

Compare Blu Vivo X X Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Blu Vivo X Compare Blu Life Pure XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo X

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!

8 Advantages Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Blu Vivo X
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+64GB (50GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+4010 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
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Model	Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Vivo X
Other model names	Blu L259 Life Pure XL, Blu Life Pure XL 16GB L259	BLU VIVO 10 V0230WW
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, Spain, USA
Brand	Blu	Blu
Release date	5/2/2014	2/1/2018
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 150.6 millimeters (2.95 x 5.93 in)	76.8 x 160 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	520nits[peak] 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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 XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	3456x4608 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sony IMX376 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP 1/4"1.12µm120°
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5472x3648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	4010 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	22 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
Call control	Voice recorder	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, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Polycarbonate body • 1.34µm pixel size camera • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X
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