BLU Studio J8 LTE
#5203
BLU Studio Mega
#5618Category Breakdown
BLU Studio J8 LTE
BLU Studio Mega
Performance
45.541.7
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.131.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.827.1
Summary
- The BLU Studio J8 LTE features a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Studio Mega has a larger 6.0-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J8 LTE is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a Cortex-A53 CPU, compared to the Mega's Mediatek MT6580 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available.
- Both phones run on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a similar software experience, but the J8 LTE is lighter at 183g compared to the Mega's 196g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio J8 LTE
BLU Studio Mega
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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 MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.7 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
166.2 x 83.9 x 9.5 mm (6.54 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
Weight
183 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity