BLU Life 8 XL
#4814
BLU Life X8
#4816Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8 XL
BLU Life X8
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 XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the BLU Life X8, providing a more immersive viewing experience despite both having the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both models are equipped with the same Mediatek MT6592M chipset and 1GB RAM, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video.
- The Life 8 XL has a larger 2920 mAh battery, while the Life X8 has a 2500 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0, providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Life 8 XL being slightly larger and thinner than the Life X8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8 XL
BLU Life X8
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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 MT6592M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 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
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2920 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2920 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155 x 74.8 x 7.7 mm (6.10 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
140.7 x 70.2 x 9.3 mm (5.54 x 2.76 x 0.37 in)
Weight
149 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes