BLU Life X8
#6001
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
#6586Category Breakdown
BLU Life X8
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
Performance
48.845.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.543.7
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
30.630.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.623.1
Summary
- The BLU Life X8 and HTC Desire 616 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Life X8 has 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, while the HTC Desire 616 offers 4GB of storage with the same RAM, potentially giving the BLU an edge in multitasking.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 2 MP front camera, delivering comparable photography capabilities.
- The BLU Life X8 is equipped with a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the HTC's 2000 mAh, suggesting better longevity.
- In terms of software, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0, while the HTC operates on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI 5.5, offering different user experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with the BLU being slightly lighter and having marginally different dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life X8
HTC Desire 616 dual sim
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)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 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, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
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)
142 x 71.9 x 9.2 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
149 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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, aptX, 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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity