Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Blu Life 8 XL vs Apple iPad devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2920
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
768x1024
N/A
256MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
6800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)
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9 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
3.5mm jack |
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS |
+2 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Model | Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) |
Other model names | Blu Life 8 XL Dual Sim L290U, Blu L290u | Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G) |
Country or region available | USA | Canada, USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Blu | Apple |
Release date | 5/1/2015 | 4/30/2010 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 155 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) | 189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in) |
Weight | 149 grams (5.22 ounces) | 730 grams (25.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 768x1024 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 132 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | iOS 4.0 |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | iOS 5.1.1 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6592M | 32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-450 MP4 | PowerVR SGX535 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 256MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 64GB (60GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 7.2 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Not supported |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | feature not registered |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MPEG4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, AAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2920 mAh | 6800 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 750 hours (31.3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • BLU Nex Lens technology • BLU Infinite View technology | • Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) | iPad (3G 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |