BLU Life 8 XL
#5962
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
#6586Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8 XL
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
Performance
48.845.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.7
Battery
23.418.9
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
30.630.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.823.1
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the HTC Desire 616 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display but a higher pixel density at ~294 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6592 chipset and offer similar performance with octa-core CPUs, though the BLU has more RAM at 1GB compared to the HTC's 1GB.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both offering 8 MP rear cameras capable of 1080p video recording.
- The BLU Life 8 XL has a larger 2920 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the HTC, which may provide better longevity.
- In terms of software, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.0), while the HTC operates on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI 5.5, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8 XL
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
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 MT6592 (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
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2920 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2920 mAh, removable
Li-Po 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)
142 x 71.9 x 9.2 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
149 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX, EDR
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity