BLU Life Pure XL
The BLU Life Pure XL is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 150.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm (5.93 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 152g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, April. Released 2014, May
Also Known As
Also known as BLU L260L (32GB+3GB), L259L (16GB+2GB)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
152g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
150.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm (5.93 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Life Pure XL does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the BLU Life Pure XL has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the BLU Life Pure XL does not support a memory card.
The BLU Life Pure XL SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the BLU Life Pure XL has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Life Pure XL ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The BLU Life Pure XL uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The BLU Life Pure XL supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The BLU Life Pure XL has 4.0, A2DP.
