Blu Life 8
Blu Life 8

The Blu Life 8 was announced in 2014, May. Released 2014, May With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm) and running Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 1900 - L280a
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 2100 - L280i
  • Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, May. Released 2014, May
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 145 x 69.8 x 7.5 mm (5.71 x 2.75 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)
  • SIM: Dual SIM

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: Mali-450MP4

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC
  • Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
  • Price: About 150 EUR