BLU Life 8 XL
#5962
Huawei Ascend G740
#6382Category Breakdown
BLU Life 8 XL
Huawei Ascend G740
Performance
48.843.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
23.421.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.639.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.823.9
Summary
- The BLU Life 8 XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Huawei Ascend G740, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the G740 offering a sharper experience at ~294 ppi versus ~267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Life 8 XL is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6592M chipset, while the G740 uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the BLU device.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the G740 has a lower 1 MP selfie camera compared to the Life 8 XL's 2 MP.
- The BLU Life 8 XL has a larger 2920 mAh battery compared to the G740's 2400 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Life 8 XL on KitKat and the G740 on Jelly Bean, which may affect the software experience and available features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life 8 XL
Huawei Ascend G740
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Orange Yumo
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)
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 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
Front Camera
2 MP
1 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
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2920 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 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)
139.5 x 71.5 x 9.3 mm (5.49 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
149 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, 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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass