BLU Life 8
#4780
XOLO 8X
#4805Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8
XOLO 8X
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 and XOLO 8X both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Life 8 is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset with a 1.7 GHz octa-core CPU, while the XOLO 8X uses a slightly slower 1.4 GHz variant of the same chipset.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both devices featuring an 8 MP rear camera; however, the XOLO 8X includes autofocus and a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the BLU Life 8.
- Battery capacity favors the XOLO 8X with 2500 mAh versus the 2000 mAh in the BLU Life 8.
- Software-wise, the BLU Life 8 runs on an older Android version (4.2.2), while the XOLO 8X operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU Life 8 being slightly lighter and thinner than the XOLO 8X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8
XOLO 8X
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 69.8 x 7.5 mm (5.71 x 2.75 x 0.30 in)
143 x 71.3 x 8.8 mm (5.63 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
Weight
136 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual 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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes