BLU G50 vs BLU Life 8 XL
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU G50
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU G50
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BLU G50
Better display
BLU G50
Lighter body
BLU Life 8 XL
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 293 | 267 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.5 | 71.9 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-450MP4 |
| Chipset Name | — | Mediatek MT6592M |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 2920 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 30 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) |
| Height (mm) | 147.8 | 155 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 149 |
| Width (mm) | 70.9 | 74.8 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 18 | 2015, May. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 18 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 - L290U |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU G50 | BLU Life 8 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU G50 and BLU Life 8 XL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU G50 packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BLU G50 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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