BLU M8L
#5032
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8
#5036Category Breakdown
BLU M8L
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.655.6
Summary
- The BLU M8L features a sturdy build with dimensions of 208 x 125 x 9 mm and weighs 352g, while the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 is slightly lighter at 310g and has dimensions of 213.3 x 123.3 x 7.5 mm.
- Both tablets have an 8.0" display, but the MediaPad offers a higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels compared to the BLU's 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the BLU M8L is powered by an octa-core 1.6 GHz CPU with 1GB RAM, whereas the MediaPad utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 with options for up to 4GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the MediaPad includes autofocus and a superior 8 MP front camera compared to the BLU's 5 MP.
- The MediaPad also boasts a larger 4800mAh battery versus the BLU's 4000mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Finally, the BLU runs on Android 11 (Go edition), while the MediaPad operates on an older Android 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1, which may affect the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU M8L
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8
General
Release Date
2020
2017
Announced
2020
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: Wi-Fi (CPN-W09); Wi-fi/4G (CPN-AL00)
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI
800
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 4GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
208 x 125 x 9 mm (8.19 x 4.92 x 0.35 in)
213.3 x 123.3 x 7.5 mm (8.40 x 4.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
352 g
310 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, white, space grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes