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BLU Life X8

BLU Life X8

#6001
Wiko Highway Signs

Wiko Highway Signs

#4980

Category Breakdown

BLU Life X8
Wiko Highway Signs
Performance
48.848.8
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
30.635.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
25.629.9

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

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, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, Pink, White, Mint, Gold
White, Coral, Grey , Electric blue, Purple

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.24 W/kg (head)     0.37 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass