BLU Studio J8 LTE
#5203
Tecno Pop 3 Plus
#4540Category Breakdown
BLU Studio J8 LTE
Tecno Pop 3 Plus
Performance
45.555.3
Camera
27.929.8
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.828.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.143.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.832.7
Summary
- The BLU Studio J8 LTE features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Pop 3 Plus has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Tecno model is powered by a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.8 GHz, compared to the 1.3 GHz of the Mediatek MT6737 in the BLU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the Tecno Pop 3 Plus has a superior 8 MP selfie camera versus the 5 MP of the BLU.
- The Tecno also boasts a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery in the BLU.
- Lastly, the BLU runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Tecno Pop 3 Plus operates on Android 9.0 Pie with HIOS 5.5, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio J8 LTE
Tecno Pop 3 Plus
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh
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)
166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
183 g
180.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Midnight Black, Vacation Blue, Hillier Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity