BLU Life One X
The BLU Life One X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ 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 71.6 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.82 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 133g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, January. Released 2014, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
133g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.5 x 71.6 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.82 x 0.34 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - L132L
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Life One X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Life One X does not have NFC.
No, the BLU Life One X does not support a memory card.
Yes, the BLU Life One X supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)).
Yes, the BLU Life One X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Life One X ships with Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean).
The BLU Life One X uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Life One X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The BLU Life One X has 4.0, A2DP.
