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Blu Life 8 XL

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)

3.2/10 💬 Comment

The Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) is a good Android phone with 1.4GHz Octa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.

An advantage of the Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) is the possibility of using two mobile carriers, a Dual-SIM device with two SIM card slots.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) phone has 149 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.7mm.

Summary

⚙️ CPU: MediaTek MT6592M
🤖 Android 4.4.2
🔄 Android 5.0
📱 5.5"
TFT IPS LCD
🔳 RAM: 1GB
💽 ROM: 8GB
🔌 WIFI4, BT4.0, FM
📷 (back) 8MP
🤳 (front) 2MP
 🔋 2920mAh

📱 Model features

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
ModelLife 8 XL (L290L)
Other model namesBlu Life 8 XL Dual Sim L290L, Blu L290L
Country or region availablefeature not registered
BrandBlu
Release date5/1/2015
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 155 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Display typeTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI
Colors16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6592M
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
RAM memory1GB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
LoudspeakerSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported
RadioFM
TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supported
Infrared portNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2920 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupported
Video callingSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• BLU Nex Lens technology
• BLU Infinite View technology

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered
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