Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Blu Life 8 (L280i)

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

6/3/2014 9:43 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Blu Life 8 X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Blu Life 8 (L280i) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life 8 (L280i)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Blu Life 8 (L280i)
+16GB (13GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+326 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2070 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)5% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)55% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

22 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Life 8 (L280i)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	BLU Life 8 Dual Chip L280i, BLU L280i Life 8
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Blu
Release date	11/13/2013	5/1/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	69.8 x 145 millimeters (2.75 x 5.71 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-450
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
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, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) C765804200L
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	14 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	750 hours (31.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Blu Life 8 (L280i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered