BLU Life One
The BLU Life One is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144 x 73 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, March. Released 2013, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
LED-backlit 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
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144 x 73 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Life One does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Life One does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Life One supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Life One supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BLU Life One has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Life One ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The BLU Life One uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Life One supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The BLU Life One has 4.0, A2DP.
