BLU Life 8 XL vs BLU View 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU Life 8 XL
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU View 2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BLU View 2
Better display
BLU View 2
Lighter body
BLU Life 8 XL
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1440 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 267 | 293 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.9 | 71.5 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6592M | Helio A22 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2920 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 30 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 155 | 153.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| Weight (g) | 149 | 162 |
| Width (mm) | 74.8 | 71 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, May. Released 2015, May | 2020, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, November |
Network
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 - L290U | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 |
| 4G Bands | — | 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| 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 Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU Life 8 XL | BLU View 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU Life 8 XL and BLU View 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU View 2 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
BLU View 2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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