BLU Life X8
#6001
Celkon Q500 Millennium Ultra
#5534Category Breakdown
BLU Life X8
Celkon Q500 Millennium Ultra
Performance
48.846.5
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.629.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.627.4
Summary
- The BLU Life X8 and Celkon Q500 Millennium Ultra both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Life X8 is equipped with an octa-core 1.4 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, while the Q500 has a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, which may provide a smoother experience for multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the Life X8 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Q500's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available for either.
- The Life X8 runs Android 4.4.2 with an upgrade option to 5.0, while the Q500 remains on 4.4.2, potentially limiting software features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Life X8 being slightly thicker and wider than the Q500, which is slimmer and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life X8
Celkon Q500 Millennium Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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)
Broadcom BCM23550
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-450MP4
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.7 x 70.2 x 9.3 mm (5.54 x 2.76 x 0.37 in)
145.6 x 71.8 x 8 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity