BLU Life 8
#6134
Lenovo S939
#5365Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8
Lenovo S939
Performance
50.150.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.728.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.128.2
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lenovo S939 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~245 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6592 chipset with an octa-core CPU, offering similar performance, but the BLU Life 8 has a slightly lighter build at 136g compared to the 171.5g of the S939.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S939 includes autofocus, whereas the BLU lacks this feature; the selfie camera on the BLU is 2 MP, while the S939 has a 1.6 MP camera.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the BLU Life 8 at 2000 mAh and the Lenovo S939 at 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time for the latter.
- Both devices run on Android 4.2, but the BLU can be upgraded to 4.4.2, offering a slightly better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8
Lenovo S939
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 69.8 x 7.5 mm (5.71 x 2.75 x 0.30 in)
159 x 84 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 3.31 x 0.34 in)
Weight
136 g
171.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity