Overall Score
54.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#6440)54.3
Performance(#9049)54.3
Camera(#5809)42.1
Display(#4835)70.5
Battery(#8112)43.5
Build(#10912)68.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Studio J8
Short Review
- The BLU Studio J8 features a plastic build with dimensions of 155.7 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm and weighs 183 grams, available in multiple colors.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
- The Mali-400MP2 GPU handles graphics, but may struggle with more demanding applications.
- The rear camera offers 8 MP resolution with 1080p video recording, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- Battery capacity is 2500 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited size.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- Special features include a headphone jack, enhancing audio connectivity.
- Overall, the BLU Studio J8 is a basic smartphone suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions155.7 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
Weight183 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes