BLU J5L vs BLU Life 8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU J5L
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU J5L
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
BLU Life 8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.2 | 68.1 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-T820 | Mali-450MP4 |
| Chipset Name | — | Mediatek MT6592 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 4.2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDHC |
| Variants | 32GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2200 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144 | 145 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 155 | 136 |
| Width (mm) | 72.3 | 69.8 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October | 2014, May. Released 2014, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1900 - L280a |
| 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 J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU J5L | BLU Life 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU J5L and BLU Life 8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU J5L packs a 2200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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