BLU Life Pro
#6172
Nokia N8
#6681Category Breakdown
BLU Life Pro
Nokia N8
Performance
52.432.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.575.1
Battery
21.812.3
Build
0.215.6
Connectivity
31.531.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.922.6
Summary
- The BLU Life Pro features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Nokia N8's 3.5-inch AMOLED display at 360 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Life Pro is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, significantly outpacing the N8's 680 MHz single-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Life Pro can record video at 1080p, while the N8 is limited to 720p.
- The Life Pro's battery capacity is also superior at 2500 mAh compared to the N8's 1200 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Life Pro runs on Android 4.2, while the N8 operates on Symbian^3, which may offer a less modern user experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Life Pro is slimmer and slightly heavier than the N8, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life Pro
Nokia N8
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
720
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
680 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Broadcom BCM2727
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, AF
12 MP, 1/1.83", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, ND filter
Front Camera
5 MP
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@25fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-4D)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 72.1 x 6.9 mm (5.79 x 2.84 x 0.27 in)
113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, 86 cc (4.47 x 2.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
158 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Symbian^3, upgradable to Nokia Belle Refresh
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass