Category Breakdown
BLU Life X8
Wiko Highway Signs
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 slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.7-inch display of the Wiko Highway Signs, which offers a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- Both devices share the same Mediatek MT6592M chipset and octa-core CPU, resulting in similar performance levels, though the BLU has a higher video recording capability at 1080p versus the Wiko's 720p.
- In terms of camera, the BLU has a rear 8 MP camera and a 2 MP selfie camera, while the Wiko also has an 8 MP rear camera but a superior 5 MP front camera.
- The BLU Life X8 is equipped with a 2500 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time compared to the Wiko's 2000 mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 4.4.2, but the BLU can be upgraded to Lollipop, while the Wiko remains on KitKat, and the Wiko includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Life X8
Wiko Highway Signs
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
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)
138 x 68 x 7.6 mm (5.43 x 2.68 x 0.30 in)
Weight
149 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
White, Coral, Grey , Electric blue, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Nano-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

