Overall Score
25.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#6134)25.1
Performance(#5399)50.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#6040)34.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The BLU Life 8 features a slim design with dimensions of 145 x 69.8 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 136g, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset with an octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for casual selfies.
- The 2000mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless capabilities, which may limit usage time.
- Running on Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, the software experience is relatively dated but functional.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including White, Yellow, Pink, and Orange.
- Notably, it lacks features like OIS and stereo speakers, which are common in newer models.
- Overall, the BLU Life 8 is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions145 x 69.8 x 7.5 mm (5.71 x 2.75 x 0.30 in)
Weight136 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite, Yellow, Pink, Orange
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity