BLU Life 8
#6134
Panasonic Eluga S mini
#5701Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8
Panasonic Eluga S mini
Performance
50.140.3
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.918.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.730.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.126.8
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Panasonic Eluga S mini has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage; however, the BLU Life 8 runs on a more powerful octa-core 1.7 GHz CPU compared to the 1.4 GHz CPU in the Eluga S mini.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Eluga S mini includes autofocus and a superior 5 MP front camera, while the BLU Life 8 has a 2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the BLU Life 8 at 2000 mAh and the Eluga S mini at 1980 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The BLU Life 8 operates on Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Eluga S mini comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box, offering a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8
Panasonic Eluga S mini
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
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
Front Camera
2 MP
5 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
1980 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1980 mAh, non-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)
137.5 x 68.4 x 9.5 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 in)
Weight
136 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
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, Wi-Fi Direct, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer