BLU Life Play Mini
The BLU Life Play Mini is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · 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
Size4" · 127 x 64.4 x 9.4 mm (5.0 x 2.54 x 0.37 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 106g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, October. Released 2014, October
⚙️ Performance
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
106g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
127 x 64.4 x 9.4 mm (5.0 x 2.54 x 0.37 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Life Play Mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Life Play Mini does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Life Play Mini supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Life Play Mini supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BLU Life Play Mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Life Play Mini ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The BLU Life Play Mini uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Life Play Mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The BLU Life Play Mini has 4.0, A2DP.
