BLU Energy X LTE
#4583
BLU M8L Plus
#4736Category Breakdown
BLU Energy X LTE
BLU M8L Plus
Performance
49.151.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.557.7
Battery
28.129.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.541.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
32.431.4
Summary
- The BLU Energy X LTE features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU M8L Plus has a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Energy X LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the M8L Plus utilizes an octa-core Cortex-A55, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p.
- The Energy X LTE has a 4000 mAh battery, while the M8L Plus offers a slightly larger 4300 mAh battery.
- On the software front, the Energy X LTE runs on Android 5.1, whereas the M8L Plus is equipped with Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality reflects their sizes, with the Energy X LTE being more compact and lighter compared to the bulkier M8L Plus.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Energy X LTE
BLU M8L Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2020
Announced
2016
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-T720
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.63 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
208 x 123.7 x 10.5 mm (8.19 x 4.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
183 g
383 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Grey
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer