BLU Life One X

  • Released 2014, January
    133g, 8.6mm thickness
    Android 4.2.1
    16GB/32GB storage, no card slot
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  • 5.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    MT6589T
  • 2000mAh
    Li-Ion

BLU Life One X - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - L132L
  HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 1700 - L132U
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
Launch Announced 2014, January
Status Available. Released 2014, January
Body Dimensions 143.5 x 71.6 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.82 x 0.34 in)
Weight 133 g (4.69 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory Card slot No
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 5 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 675 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 18 h (2G) / Up to 12 h (3G)
Misc Colors Black, White
Price About 210 EUR

BLU Life One X - User Reviews

  • I bought the L133 a few months after the launch there in 2014, theoretically superior model, with internal 32Gb and 2Gb of RAM, which was enough for the time, more expensive, USD305.00 more exactly. I felt extremely dissatisfied buying this device, let's go to the whys: The Android that accompanied the device continued until today with only one update that did not take it from Android 4 (4.2.1 more specifically). Less than 1 year after the release I was already with the device totally out of date in the software issue, even if compatible in hardware with the commercials out there. It is not conceivable that such an expensive device has been "forgotten" by its manufacturer, that for years has not received updates, honestly, even having Hardware for this, as so with these settings does not even have Android 6? Instead of launching dozens of models to try to please everyone at the time of purchase, why not keep who bought interested in buying new appliances of the brand and indicate to friends? I have not bought any Blu devices until today because of this, I do not indicate the brand any more and I will not go back to buy until the company changes this policy, whether it is worrying about the customer or developing models to drop in the hand of google with the android one. Today my main cell phone is from another brand, I still have this blu that several applications do not work due to the old android. When I launched the game Pokémon GO I was excited because my device had Hardware to account for the app, but it was not compatible, I went there and installed via apk, I used it for a while, then Nyantic goes there and updates shortly afterwards for the minimum of Android 4.3 (this device already dropped out here for being 4.2.1), then Nyantic barred use by apk, but was already without having how to use in time. I do not attribute the problem to Nyantic, attributed to Blu, who did not update to Android's recent version of the device, who did not care to make the most downloaded game of its time compatible with the device that had compatible hardware. Over time several other applications have stopped working because of the old android. Today the phone only serves to use the extra SIM cards. I will not buy handsets that do not receive updates.

  • My phone hung and lbtried to do a hard reset.. It completes the erasing and goes to reboot system now. When l select, it just keeps coming back to that screen and pisition..please help on how l can reactivate the fone again..it's 7 months old

  • I have had the same exact problems.. I've been looking everywhere online for any kind of solution but nothing comes up :/

  • My Blu Life One X was great, for the first few months. I got is as a gift for graduating elementary school in June.Then out of no where ,in September, it started turning of and shutting down randomly. my power button inst stuck and i don't have a case on it. Please Help!

  • I hate this phone. Mainly because of its sturdy build and powerful, useful, and speedy nature. The problems I have are simple. I want a phone that has a fingerprint reader and other items that only come with a more expensive phone. I was got this phone when my old phone died and this was the best of the best on the blu website, the next week they came out with the blu pure xl or whatever it is. It has fingerprint, bluetooth 4.2 and all the other features i wanted but couldnt afford. Now I have had the blu life one x for a year and they have replaced it with a newer version under the same name. Its impossible to break to justify a new phone and It is just so handy that I have no valid reason to spend 500 on the new asus or samsung phones. It bothers me but at the same time impresses me. I am glad i got the phone i did. I just wish i got it a few months earlier or that something would go pop so I could get myself something new and not feel like i wasted my money. Its annoyingly well made. Its runs terribly smooth. I hate its perfect simplicity.

  • I got my Blu this Tuesday and started using it successfully and happily. However, I've had it "hang up" during several conversations. It seems that the screen wakes up (even though I have the phone to my ear) and the pause button gets depressed and the person is "on hold" until I figure it out. I hung up on the first few people but now, at least, know how to get them back. FRUSTRATING.

  • I had the same problem with not being able to change the ringtone. Found out that I needed to create a new audio profile under sound and notifications. Once I did this I was able to use any ringtone I choose. Try it out.

  • This was my second phone purchase from BLU. About three months after purchase, there was a weird issue with the camera not focusing no matter what I did. So I couldn't take decent pictures anymore. Another three months later, the phone randomly shut off. Screen went blank. Charging it, plugging it into a computer, restarting it--nothing illicited a response. I lost six months worth of pictures and videos. Not worth the money. Do not buy from BLU--you're better off spending on a flagship that will last you.

  • Memory slot for SD card is under back cover near sim slot.

  • really needs a memory slot. Says it's 64gb compatible, but doesn't have a memory slot? Only has 16-32gb internal memory.

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  • its $30usd less the cost of a new one, don't bother. :)

  • One of the worse phones I've ever purchased! Even on a budget is not worth the trouble!! The low lighting is terrible and the auto focus is unbearable. The constant freezing and shutting down, also Sim card issue. Rating 3/10 I had a note 3 and also iphones ( which you are better off purchasing)

  • using usb cable you should be able to backup your whole phone on a pc, same cable for the charger.

  • Son in law bought 3 for my wife, daughter and myself. All of us have same problem. Cannot change ringtone. Stuck on blue ringtone #3. Cannot download games. Tech support says phone not compatible with apps. WTH. Why have a phone that won't accept downloads. Were bought online so maybe we got rejected phones. Any help is appreciated.

  • Do you mean you want the screen to turn off when your face is close to the phone so that your face doesn't accidentally touch one one of the screen buttons when you are having a conversation? If so, go to Settings->Smart Gesture and enable "pocket mode"

  • it would tell you here if it did...... finding the phone here.....then reading what it has does help

  • im happy with the phone takes great video liked so much I slept with it and broke the screen can repair myself but am unable to find parts

  • My BLU Life X is excellent. Only point to consider is the battery - it should last longer ... Question for you, guys: I am facing a problem. My cell phone started facing an issue, where after I use the phone (place a call/get a call), it is not able to turn off the screen anymore. Explaining, after having used the phone for the first time in a day, even I press the power button to lock the cell phone and get the black screen (saving energy), it does not do it anymore; it shows something like the watch picture, dial pad or something else. As there's an image on the screen, it starting burning battery. I've factory reset it, but no progress. Any tip, guys ? Has anyone faced similar problem ? Thanks ! Waldir

  • a good phone for a good price, the dealer in Suriname has bad aftersal service can someone do something about that ? its just like buying a blu and its done no accessorizes nothing for the live One X

  • It's freezing what can i do to make it work?

  • Can anyone tell me if the blu life 8 have gorilla glass

  • How do you set the security passcode on the BLU life one X ? Also where can I get a tutorial on this phone ????

  • How do you set it.?

  • You can hard reset the phone by holding both volume buttons and the power button down for about 15 seconds or so.

  • It have a blu life pure and I'm using straight-talk as my service. I'm thinking on switching to Gosmart mobile but how will the data speeds be? Are they fast enough to watch YouTube and stream music?

  • Network is 4G HSPA+ which is somewhere between the speeds of 3G and 4G LTE.

  • Very surprised that you suggestt to reach blue product service line. A) on hold for over TWO HOURS and even then they might just gang up! B) their knowledge is close to zero (the only ones that know a little are the supervisors) C) the experience I have with this phone is horrendous. After a few months of use , made van wireless update ( was advised by the phone to do it several times). And thereafter the launcher from Contact to Phone log And to SMS log does not work properl The only help I got is: To Reset That's not to convenient in my case Since have many important Apps that are not easy to download again. And also concerned of loosing my Contacts (Please don't suggest to back it up on GMail !) I know you will NEVER reach out to help. But needed to voice my outmost frustration [email protected]

  • At first when I got the phone loved it too. Just looked and seemed awesome. But after a few months I am very disappointed. The phone showed me to make a "Wireless Update" so I did. And hey - The "Contacts" no longer appear in the "Phone" log! And neither do they appear on the SMS log. After calling Blue customer service (and being on hold Over Two Hours!), the rep advised me that the only way to fix the launcher is to Reset The Phone ! Which causes ms lots of headache, I have a number of important Apps on it , that will be a real pain to download again Also, The rep's at blue are clueless. The only ones that know ( A Little) are the supervisors. One more major problem is: Since you cannot move the battery , so when it freezes ( which it did couple of times) there is no way to restart the phone. Only by letting the battery drain ( which may take a day or so). And meanwhile you are stranded with no phone My advise, before you consider this phone, think again. And try to see IF you are able to get any Representative of Blue on the phone! Yitzchokholzman@yahoo. com

  • does it comes with the phone in the package

  • before you buy try contacting service. Was never able by phone or email,also a lot on complaints on internet about battery failure.

  • it has gorilla glass

  • it actually does i contacted blu to be sure. :)no where on the net says so though

  • hi gsm arena i contacted blu products and they told me that this phone has protection with corning gorilla glass. i was unsure after looking at many reviews seeing no gorilla glass so i contacted blu and they confirmed it for me :) so you can add that to your specs i guess

  • press and hold down all three buttons vol- : vol+ ; pwr at the same time the phone will hard reset

  • I have used the phone for 3 months, it was amazing, but after that 3 months the capacitive touch buttons doesnt work anymore, its dissapointing

  • I live in the Caribbean and I just bought my phone a month ago. Until this day it worked perfectly. However my battery died last night while I was asleep and though I have tried charging it the red light doesn't come one and neither does the phone. Does anyone have any suggestions?

  • I just purchased this smartphone (BLU Life One X) and the place I got it from are telling it is "4G". But on the box it was in has a label telling me "3G" please tell me who is right and who is wrong? Just want to make sure I'm getting what I paid for. Any helpful ideas will be accepted, thanks!

  • Does it support MHL cable

  • awesome !!!

  • What do you consider good battery life?

  • Can anyone tell me how set to Notification LED?

  • Can anyone tell me how to Notification LED?

  • Yes it does have a notification led light! and you can also set it to what colour you would like.

  • no sns integration is dat a bad thing ??

  • Can anyone here say whether this device has a notification LED?

  • This phone is 4G HSPA+ capable along with all other Life devices

  • has this phone 4g or 4glte capabilities? or it is just a 3g network phone.

  • This phone is copy of micromax canvas turbo

  • how can i get the protection case for the blu life one .?

  • u have the 16gb or the 32gb

  • I live in Australia and am wondering a couple of things. 1. Will this phone work on carriers here such as Telstra and Optus? 2. Is there anywhere I'd be able to find stock of this phone so I can test it before I buy?

  • it's 143 mm

  • I just bought a blu life one x L132L Comes with android 4.2. I want to know if we will get a kit kat 4.4 upgrade to see if buying for my family or find another brand because in team settings can not find the manual upgrade search and other brands thank you very much

  • size is 141mm or 14.1cm tall

  • That is a great question for our sales team. Please contact [email protected] for further assistance!

  • I contacted Blu. It does not have Gorilla Glass.

  • Where can i find the Price of All of this Blu Phones,?? So interesting to my Part,in the Phil Blu Cellphones is working in our smart or globe network.?

  • I cant find the L132U anywhere. According to the specs it runs 850 and 1900 mhz. Straight talk says those are the compatible frequencies. I need to get this phone for my wife ASAP but we use straight talk (t mobile or at&t) and its beyond time to upgrade.

  • In order to find a distributor near you, please contact [email protected]

  • If you will be using the device within the USA, you will need the L132u model. This model is 100% compatible with the T-Mobile network.

  • You can always contact [email protected] for a list of online distributors.

  • Here is the link where you check the package contents:

  • You can definitely buy. I bought in US through ebay (breed) and the device reached on time. As I stay in India, my relatives will bring back to India this weekend.

  • Hmmm... searched the phone up on amazon but its sold by breed and has no reviews.. should i trust this seller and giveit a go>

  • LG Optimus G E970 on amazon

  • the blu life one has corning gorilla glass 2. the blu life one x is an upgrade so I expect it will have also

  • I received this phone three days ago from Miami FL on ebay. So far I am VERY impressed with it, the phone works perfectly and has not crashed or froze once. I have two SIM cards loaded in it and the dual standy feature works great, battery life is very good as well. The camera takes superb images and the CPU/Memory make quick work of all tasks, I do not use my phone for any hardcore gaming but every app that I have thrown at it works with ease. I used to have a Galaxy Grand 9082L before this, the BLU Life One X destroys it, the 1080p screen is light ears better than the 400x800 Galaxy Grand. People, for $279US you cannot go wrong with this phone!

  • Will this phone work on Tmobiles 1700 & 2100 bands at the same time with one sim card. Or are the 1700 & 2100 bands split between the dual sim cards?

  • Does anyone know if and where can these be bought in europe?

  • Thank you so much! I'm a little disappointed too but still seems to be a good device

  • No is not I was disappointed when I got mine, is actually 146 mm Tall.

  • need a review for this taking quite some time to get 1 on youtube give phone dog one to review lol

  • can someone tell if it has gorilla glass?

  • Does anyone know when and where the L132U model of this device will be sold. I only see the L132L model being sold on amazon, but I want the one with AWS support. Thanks BLU, your finally designing dual sim phones that can be competition to big name single sim rivals at great prices.

  • I'm a retailer that sells many GSM devices & carriers like simple mobile, GoSmart Mobile, T-mobile, Net10 etc and l have been with Blu since day one and l will say they have come a long way...This device is AWESOME when paired with the correct carrier...Its smooth, its fast, and l feel a 5" screen is the perfect size for a smartphone....I sell a lot of the Blu Studio 5.0 II as well even with the 512mb ram....Nice Blu Keep up the good work...the hardest thing is to find the dummy models...

  • I want to know the size too!!! I think 128mm wrong

  • thank you

  • Can anyone confirm if it is really 128.3 mm tall?

  • Yes. It is worth. From last 15months I'm using Blu Vivo 4.3. I'm happy with its performance. Now I'm planning to buy Life One X.

  • is this android phone worth buying especially if you cant afford a sony galaxy or moto anyone pls respond help me out a little or is there a better phone in this price range that you think is worthy for the same price

  • No gorilla glass?

  • The phone is a good one. Awesome specs right up there with the Sumsungs, LGs etc can't find it anywhere on sale ....I need one

  • This one is selling for roughly USD280(PHP12900) in the Philippines under the Myphone brand deemed as the Agua Iceberg Mini. Numerous reviews from local tech blogs are also available.

  • want a review on this first before i think of buying hopefully thats just now

  • why it look so similar with micromax canvas?? and even the battery quality as well

  • The name of this phone does not make any sence because it looks like ah blu life view..... They should have called it blu life view x...... It looks like ah good phone anyways keep it up blu

  • This is the Micromax Canvas Turbo.

  • i love it just not the non-removable battery part :(

  • as a dual sim phone, is it dual standby as the previous version of the blu life one?