BLU Life X8
#6001
Lenovo S939
#5365Category Breakdown
BLU Life X8
Lenovo S939
Performance
48.850.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.628.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.628.2
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
1.6 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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity