BLU Life 8
#6134
XOLO 8X
#5006Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8
XOLO 8X
Performance
50.148.8
Camera
19.148.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.730.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.129.8
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
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
Black
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 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
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, proximity, compass