BLU G51 Plus
#4557
BLU G8
#4745Category Breakdown
BLU G51 Plus
BLU G8
Performance
56.356.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.145.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.631.4
Summary
- The BLU G51 Plus features a slightly larger 6.5-inch display compared to the 6.3-inch screen of the BLU G8, both utilizing IPS LCD technology with similar resolutions.
- Performance-wise, both models are equipped with an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 64GB of storage, but the G8 has a slightly better GPU, the IMG8322.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the G8 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera, while the G51 Plus has an 8 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options for either device.
- The G51 Plus runs on Android 11, offering a more recent software experience compared to the G8's Android 9.0.
- Build quality shows the G51 Plus being slightly heavier at 200g versus the G8's 181g, with both lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G51 Plus
BLU G8
General
Release Date
2021, May 22
2019
Announced
2021, May 22
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
N/A
IMG8322
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP0.3 MP (macro)0.3 MP (depth)
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm (6.50 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
161.4 x 78 x 9.6 mm (6.35 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
Weight
200 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green
Black, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, 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 11
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity