The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Battery & charging | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Which one is for you?
BLU C6L, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS
- Max. download speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 21.1 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 50 Mbps
- against 5.76 Mbps
BLU C6, if you care about…
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 203 g
- Body Thickness
- 9.4 mm
- against 10.4 mm
- Talk time
- 22 h
- against 21 h
- Standby time
- 675 h
- against 600 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | MediaTek MT6580 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-400 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 24,748 | 39,289 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Design
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue | Black, Gold, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 10.4 mm | 9.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 154.4 mm | 152.2 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.7 % | 70.6 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,500 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 21 h | 22 h Best value |
| Standby time | 600 h | 675 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 21.1 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C6L | C6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
