Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8
XOLO Omega 5.0
Performance
50.148.8
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.730.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.127.6
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 and XOLO Omega 5.0 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 Life 8 is powered by a faster octa-core 1.7 GHz CPU compared to the Omega 5.0's 1.4 GHz, though both share the same RAM and GPU.
- The camera specifications are nearly identical, with both devices featuring an 8 MP rear camera, but the Omega 5.0 includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The battery capacity of the Omega 5.0 is slightly larger at 2100 mAh compared to the Life 8's 2000 mAh.
- The BLU Life 8 runs on an older Android version (4.2.2) but is upgradable to 4.4.2, while the XOLO Omega 5.0 comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the Life 8 is slimmer and lighter than the Omega 5.0, which is thicker and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8
XOLO Omega 5.0
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
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
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
144 x 72 x 10.5 mm (5.67 x 2.83 x 0.41 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

