BLU Life View 8.0
#6600
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
#6162Category Breakdown
BLU Life View 8.0
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
Performance
35.442.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
57.743.0
Battery
27.127.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.545.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
23.024.9
Summary
- The BLU Life View 8.0 features a slightly smaller 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 offers an 8.2-inch HD-IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the Motorola utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, with the latter having more RAM options at 16GB.
- The camera on the Motorola is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the BLU's 3.15 MP, and it also includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher on the Motorola at 3960 mAh versus 3800 mAh for the BLU.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2, while the Motorola starts on Android 3.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0, and the Motorola also features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life View 8.0
Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 MZ609
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
8"
8.2"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
768
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
3960 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 3960 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
200 x 135.2 x 8.5 mm (7.87 x 5.32 x 0.33 in)
216 x 139 x 9 mm (8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 in)
Weight
350 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer