Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)

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

6/3/2014 8:35 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Blu Life Pure XL X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia U 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? Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	21 Advantages Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core170% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)26% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
280 PPI	vs	+401 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.5"57% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Blu L259 Life Pure XL, Blu Life Pure XL 16GB L259
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Blu
Release date	5/7/2012	5/2/2014
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	75 x 150.6 millimeters (2.95 x 5.93 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3456x4608 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	15 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• 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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered