BLU Life 8 XL
#5962
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
#6838Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8 XL
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
Performance
48.842.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.542.3
Battery
23.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.631.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.821.8
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the HTC Desire 526G+, which has a 4.7-inch display at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by an octa-core 1.4 GHz CPU, while the HTC offers a slightly faster octa-core 1.7 GHz option in its 526G+ model.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the HTC's camera has a wider aperture at f/2.2.
- The BLU Life 8 XL has a larger 2920 mAh battery compared to the HTC's 2000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2, but the BLU can be upgraded to 5.0, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build-wise, the BLU is slimmer and lighter than the HTC, which is bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8 XL
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Available as HTC Desire 526G dual sim with Quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.7 GHz - 526G+ modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz - 526G model
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2920 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2920 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
139.8 x 69.8 x 9.9 mm (5.50 x 2.75 x 0.39 in)
Weight
149 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Glacier blue, Stealth black, Lacquer black, Fervor red - 526G+Glacier blue, Stealth black - 526G
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity