Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) vs Blu Vivo X5

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life Pure XL vs Blu Vivo X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 7:24 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Blu Vivo X5 X Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Blu Vivo X5 Compare Blu Life Pure XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo X5

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!

12 Advantages Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Blu Vivo X5
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+64GB (52GB 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	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)4% Thinner
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie 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	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh12% 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) (dedicated 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

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 8MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
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Model	Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Vivo X5
Other model names	Blu L259 Life Pure XL, Blu Life Pure XL 16GB L259	BLU Vivo X5 V0490UU
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Blu	Blu
Release date	5/2/2014	9/1/2019
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 150.6 millimeters (2.95 x 5.93 in)	73.4 x 153 millimeters (2.89 x 6.02 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 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 X5
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
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 X5
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
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) 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 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	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 X5
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
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	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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 XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 X5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	15 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
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, 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 • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Blu Vivo X5
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