Category Breakdown
BLU Studio J8 LTE
Nokia Lumia 1320
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.866.8
Overall
54.353.2
Summary
- The BLU Studio J8 LTE features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 1320 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737, offering a more modern architecture compared to the dual-core Snapdragon 400 in the Lumia.
- The camera on the BLU is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Lumia's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The BLU has a smaller 2500 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 3400 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, reflecting differing user experiences.
- Overall, the BLU offers better camera capabilities and performance, while the Lumia has a larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio J8 LTE
Nokia Lumia 1320
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
RM-994 - global versionRM-995 - LTA versionRM-996 version with HSDPA (21 Mbps), HSUPA (5.76 Mbps)
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8230AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (3G model)/ MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE model)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable (BV-4BW)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.7 x 77.6 x 8.9 mm (6.13 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
164.2 x 85.9 x 9.8 mm, 125 cc (6.46 x 3.38 x 0.39 in)
Weight
183 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Yellow, white, black, red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

