BLU Life X8
#4816
Lenovo S939
#4823Category Breakdown
BLU Life X8
Lenovo S939
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The BLU Life X8 features a compact build with dimensions of 140.7 x 70.2 x 9.3 mm and weighs 149g, while the Lenovo S939 is larger at 159 x 84 x 8.7 mm and heavier at 171.5g.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the S939's 6.0-inch screen results in a lower pixel density of ~245 ppi compared to the X8's ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Life X8 is powered by a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, while the Lenovo S939 has a slightly faster 1.7 GHz octa-core CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S939 has a lower resolution 1.6 MP selfie camera compared to the X8's 2.0 MP.
- The battery capacity of the S939 is 3000 mAh, offering a longer usage time than the 2500 mAh battery in the X8.
- Lastly, the BLU Life X8 runs Android 4.4.2 (upgradable to 5.0), whereas the Lenovo S939 operates on Android 4.2, indicating a more recent software experience for the X8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life X8
Lenovo S939
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.6 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140.7 x 70.2 x 9.3 mm (5.54 x 2.76 x 0.37 in)
159 x 84 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 3.31 x 0.34 in)
Weight
149 g
171.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes