BLU Life X8
#4816
Micromax A290 Canvas Knight Cameo
#4826Category Breakdown
BLU Life X8
Micromax A290 Canvas Knight Cameo
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 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Micromax A290 Canvas Knight Cameo has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6592M chipset with an octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The rear camera on both phones is 8 MP with 1080p video recording, but the Micromax offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the BLU.
- In terms of battery, the BLU Life X8 has a larger 2500 mAh capacity versus the 2000 mAh of the Micromax.
- Both run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), with the BLU being upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), providing a slightly better software experience.
- The BLU is heavier at 149g, while the Micromax is lighter at 123g, contributing to differences in build quality and handling.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life X8
Micromax A290 Canvas Knight Cameo
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 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 MT6592M (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
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-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)
137 x 68 x 8 mm (5.39 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
123 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
Pure Black, Black/Gold, White/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual 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
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes