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LG X View (K500DS) vs Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)

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

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Compare Blu Life 8 XL X LG X View (K500DS) 12Points
4.93"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) Compare LG X View X
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2920
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG X View (K500DS)

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X View (K500DS)} 12 Advantages LG X View (K500DS) vs Life 8 XL (L290L)} 6 Advantages Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+298 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Octa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)3%
Lighter
4.93"vs+5.5"12%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
2300 mAhvs+2920 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
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ModelLG X View (K500DS)Life 8 XL (L290L)
Other model namesLG X View Dual-Sim, LG X Screen K500DS, LGK500DSBlu Life 8 XL Dual Sim L290L, Blu L290L
Country or region availableKazakhstanRussia
Kazakhstan, Russia
feature not registered
BrandLGBlu
Release date3/22/20165/1/2015
Depth7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 142.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.61 in)74.8 x 155 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.93" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)298 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592M
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2920 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours18 hours
Standby120 hours (5 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
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, White, Pink
• LG UI 5.0
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Secondary display: 80x520 pixels 1.76 inches
• Colors: Black, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• BLU Nex Lens technology
• BLU Infinite View technology

☢️ Radiation rate

LG X View (K500DS)Blu Life 8 XL (L290L)
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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