Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Blu Life One X2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Blu Life One X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/7/2017 8:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:31 PM

Compare Blu Life One X2 X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Blu Life One X2 (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life One X2 (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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Life One X2 (16GB)
Other model names	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B	Blu Life One X2 L0090UU, Blu L0090UU, Blu L0091UU
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Blu
Release date	10/1/2017	9/1/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)	72.4 x 148 millimeters (2.85 x 5.83 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	625 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5	• Colors: Gray, Rose gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • Sony back camera sensor • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)	Blu Life One X2 (16GB)
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