BLU Life 8 XL
#5962
BLU Life X8
#6001Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8 XL
BLU Life X8
Performance
48.848.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.421.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.630.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.825.6
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity