Archos 64 Xenon
#6604
BLU Life 8 XL
#5962Category Breakdown
Archos 64 Xenon
BLU Life 8 XL
Performance
39.148.8
Camera
14.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.023.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.830.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.025.8
Summary
- The Archos 64 Xenon features a larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Life 8 XL has a smaller 5.5-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Archos is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, whereas the BLU offers an octa-core 1.4 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the BLU Life 8 XL can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the Archos.
- The battery capacity of the BLU is slightly higher at 2920 mAh versus 2800 mAh for the Archos, contributing to potentially better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Archos runs on Android 4.2.2, while the BLU Life 8 XL comes with Android 4.4.2, which is upgradable to 5.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- The build quality of the BLU is also more refined, being lighter and slimmer than the Archos.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos 64 Xenon
BLU Life 8 XL
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-450MP4
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2920 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2920 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
170.7 x 90.6 x 9.3 mm (6.72 x 3.57 x 0.37 in)
155 x 74.8 x 7.7 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
232 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity