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BLU Energy XL vs BLU Pure XL

3.2 in
6.33 in
BLU Energy XL Mobile Phone
BLU Energy XL
3.24 in
6.46 in
BLU Pure XL Mobile Phone
BLU Pure XL
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Does a 6-inch smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery and metal build for $300 offer good bang for your buck? Find out in this, our Blu Energy XL review!Read more
The Blu Energy XL is a relatively affordable unlocked phablet with a massive battery and a premium build.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
This Miami-based phone maker launched an inexpensive flagship designed to grab your attention.Read more
Does BLU's best smartphone offering to date make for a compelling choice? We find out, in this comprehensive BLU Pure XL review!Read more
The Blu Pure XL is an affordable unlocked phablet with a premium build and powerful hardware, making it a compelling alternative to major flagships.Read more
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User rating
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 5.1
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz2.0 GHz
CPU cores8-core8-core
CPU modelMediaTek MT6753MediaTek Helio X MT6795
GPU modelARM Mali-T720 MP4 GPPowerVR G6200
RAM memory3 GB3 GB

Display

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px2560 x 1440 px
TechnologySuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Pixel density367.0 ppi490.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0Corning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx24.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f2.0 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px4096 x 2160 px
Autofocusyesyes
Burst Modeyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
Gesture Shotyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Smile detectionyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx

Storage

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Internal storage64 GB64 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage64GB64GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD

Design

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
MaterialMetalMetal

Dimensions

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Height6.33 in6.46 in
Width3.2 in3.24 in
Depth0.33 in0.37 in
Weight7.34 oz7.3 oz

Sensors

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Fingerprintyesyes

Connectivity

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Dual sim supportyesyes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-CMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes

Cellular

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSDPAHSPA+
Navigation systemGPSGPS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 700 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
BLU Pure XLBLU Pure XL
Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Battery capacity5000.0 mAh3500.0 mAh
Standby time720.0 h725.0 h
Talk time70.0 h24.0 h

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