Category Breakdown
BLU Life View 8.0
Toshiba Excite 10 SE
Performance
35.452.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
57.748.7
Battery
27.13.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.515.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
23.026.8
Summary
- The BLU Life View 8.0 features a compact 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Toshiba Excite 10 SE offers a larger 10.1-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Toshiba model is powered by a more advanced Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset and a faster quad-core CPU at 1.5 GHz, compared to the 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 in the BLU.
- Both tablets have a rear camera of 3.15 MP, but the Excite 10 SE includes autofocus and a superior 1.2 MP front camera.
- The BLU Life View has a 3800 mAh battery, while the Toshiba Excite's capacity is significantly lower at 25 mAh.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the Toshiba operates on an earlier version, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), and the Excite features stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the BLU.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life View 8.0
Toshiba Excite 10 SE
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communicationAvailable as Toshiba AT300SE in UK
Display
Size
8"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
768
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
ULP GeForce 2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
1.2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
25 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po (25 Wh)
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)
261.6 x 180.3 x 10.2 mm (10.30 x 7.10 x 0.40 in)
Weight
350 g
639.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

