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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha vs Blu Life Play 2 (L170a)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha vs Blu Life Play 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life Play 2 X Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 24Points
7.92"
AMOLED

2088x2250

108
MP
12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha X
4.7"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

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!

Mi Mix Alpha} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha vs Life Play 2 (L170a)} 7 Advantages Blu Life Play 2 (L170a)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)190%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+512GB (494GB available)123 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+2088x2250 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+388 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs234 PPI
+7.92"69%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 20MP17 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+6K UHD (5760x3240)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh125%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
241 grams (8.44 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)55%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.17 millimeters (0.32 inches)27%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
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ModelXiaomi Mi Mix AlphaLife Play 2 (L170a)
Other model names小米MIX Alpha, Xiaomi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 Dual Sim L170A, Blu L170A
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiBlu
Release date2/1/20208/1/2014
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.17 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 154.38 millimeters (2.85 x 6.08 in)68.8 x 134.5 millimeters (2.71 x 5.3 in)
Weight241 grams (8.44 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front, ceramic and glass backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Display typeFlexible Super AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.92" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~180.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2088x2250 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI234 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582M
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512GB (494GB available)
UFS 3.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (Bands 41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.054mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFLaserAF2x-optical-zoom
20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µmLaserAF
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4050 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts40W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MIUI 11
• Colors: Black, Pink, Green, White, Blue
• Screen protector included
• Case included
• BLU Infinite View Technology
• BLU Nex Lens Technology
• DTS Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Mix AlphaBlu Life Play 2 (L170a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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