Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Blu Life Pure (L240a)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs Blu Life Pure phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2021 6:15 PM, updated: 5/3/2021 11:55 AM

Compare Blu Life Pure X Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.1"
AMOLED

1440x3120

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Blu Life Pure (L240a) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

23 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	3 Advantages Blu Life Pure (L240a)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)147% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (26GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x3120 pixels117% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+484 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+7.1"42% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh148% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2020 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
253 grams (8.86 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)98% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)31% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Life Pure (L240a)
Other model names	小米 BlackShark 3 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM), MBU-A0, MBU-H0	BLU Life Pure L240a, BLU L240a
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Blu
Release date	3/3/2020	12/1/2013
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.29 x 177.79 millimeters (3.28 x 7 in)	69.4 x 142 millimeters (2.73 x 5.59 in)
Weight	253 grams (8.86 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.1" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	484 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ] HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version (MBU-H0): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version (MBU-A0): LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Global version (MBU-H0): SA/NSA (78) China version (MBU-A0): SA/NSA (41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
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
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2592x1944 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" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
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
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2020 mAh
Charger, watts	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
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: Blasting Black, Armor Gray • Always-on display • Stereo speakers • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Black, White • Air gestures • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Panorama photo • Screen protector included • PE Case included • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
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

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Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Blu Life Pure (L240a)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro vs Blu Life Pure phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro (256GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate