BLU Life One (2015)
The BLU Life One (2015) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143.5 x 72.1 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
RAM1GB | 2GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,420 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, January. Released 2015, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
RAM
1GB | 2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,420 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.5 x 72.1 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.30 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, Blue, White, Gold, Pink
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Life One (2015) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the BLU Life One (2015) does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Life One (2015) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Life One (2015) supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BLU Life One (2015) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Life One (2015) ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop).
The BLU Life One (2015) uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Life One (2015) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The BLU Life One (2015) has 4.0, A2DP.
