• 5.7" (1280x720) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    MT6589 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 12-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The BLU Life View phone has a 5.7-inch (1280x720) IPS LCD screen, a 12MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a MT6589 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductLife View (Launched 2013-03-01), Price: 300 USD at Amazon
Display5.7" 1280x720 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • MT6589 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • None
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 220g (7.8oz), 161x82.5x8.9 mm (6.34 x 3.25 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$300
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.7"
Display/Body Ratio67.4%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)258 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time30 hours
Computing
Processor BrandMediatek
Processor NameMT6589
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.2
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Connector TypeMicro USB
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • AAC
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Life View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Life View was retailing at around $300 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information shows that the Life View is NOT water-resistant an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Life View 1280x720 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Life View is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the Life View does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Life View does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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No, the Life View is not a 5G smartphone.
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No, the Life View is not a USB-C handset.
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Yes, the Life View has a removable battery.

BLU Life View Specs & Speed Benchmarks

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better