Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) vs Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Blu Life Pure XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2020 12:38 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Blu Life Pure XL X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	vs	7 Advantages Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (19GB available)19% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+152 grams (5.32 ounces)26% Lighter
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Blu L259 Life Pure XL, Blu Life Pure XL 16GB L259
Country or region available	South Africa, Australia, New Zealand	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Blu
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	5/2/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	75 x 150.6 millimeters (2.95 x 5.93 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	LTPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3456x4608 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Blue, Red	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered