XOLO Era 1X vs XOLO Play 8X-1200
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
XOLO Era 1X
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XOLO Play 8X-1200
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
XOLO Era 1X
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
XOLO Play 8X-1200
Better display
XOLO Play 8X-1200
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 294 | 441 |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 70.4 |
Platform
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP3 | Mali-450MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Spreadtrum SC9832A | Mediatek MT6592T |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC | No |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 185 h | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 547 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 13 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 11 h 45 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145.5 | 143 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 68.5 |
Launch
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September. Released 2016, September | 2014, July. Released 2014, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 5, 40 | — |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 |
Sound
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | XOLO Era 1X | XOLO Play 8X-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both XOLO Era 1X and XOLO Play 8X-1200 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
XOLO Era 1X packs a 2500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
XOLO Play 8X-1200 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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