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Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) vs Motorola P30 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Blu Life 8 XL vs Motorola P30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola P30 X Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) 03Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2920
mAh

(Removable)

vs
27Points Motorola P30 (128GB) Compare Blu Life 8 XL X
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola P30 (128GB)

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Life 8 XL (L290L)} 3 Advantages Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) vs P30 (128GB)} 27 Advantages Motorola P30 (128GB)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.4GHz 32bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)28 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)1%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2246 pixels163%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+402 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.2"13%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2920 mAhvs+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
ModelLife 8 XL (L290L)P30 (128GB)
Other model namesBlu Life 8 XL Dual Sim L290L, Blu L290LMoto P30 XT1943-1 6GB RAM, Lenovo XT1943-1, Motorola One
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandBluMotorola
Release date5/1/20159/1/2018
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 155 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)75.95 x 155.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.12 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2246 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6592M64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
RAM memory1GB6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)128GB (114GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2920 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours11 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• BLU Nex Lens technology
• BLU Infinite View technology
• Colors: Black, White, Aurora blue
• ZUI 4.0
• 2.5D curved glass
• Max Vision HD+ 19:9
• Moto Actions, Moto Display
• Dolby audio
• TurboPower: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)Motorola P30 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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