BLU Studio X8 HD
#6516
XOLO Hive 8X
#6104Category Breakdown
BLU Studio X8 HD
XOLO Hive 8X
Performance
36.853.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.918.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.230.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.425.2
Summary
- The BLU Studio X8 HD and XOLO Hive 8X both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model has 4GB of RAM compared to the XOLO's 2GB, which may provide a smoother experience for multitasking.
- The camera on the XOLO is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the BLU's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the XOLO at 1920 mAh, compared to the BLU's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 5.1, offering a more updated software experience than the XOLO's Android 4.4.2.
- Build-wise, the BLU is thicker and heavier than the slimmer XOLO, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio X8 HD
XOLO Hive 8X
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450
Mali-450MP4
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1920 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1920 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm (5.75 x 2.90 x 0.39 in)
140 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
144 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity