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Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) vs Blu Life 8 (L280i)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Blu Life 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life 8 X Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) 26Points
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)

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!

ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)} 26 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB) vs Life 8 (L280i)} 6 Advantages Blu Life 8 (L280i)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)70%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+128GB (100GB available)16 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+391 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.59"32%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 24MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps237 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)76%
Lighter
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)31%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
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📱 Model features

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
ModelROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Life 8 (L280i)
Other model namesAsus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (8GB RAM)BLU Life 8 Dual Chip L280i, BLU L280i Life 8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusBlu
Release date7/22/20205/1/2014
Depth9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)69.8 x 145 millimeters (2.75 x 5.71 in)
Weight240 grams (8.4 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.59" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)391 PPI294 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate144Hzfeature not registered
Display features650nits[typ]
HDR10+
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)ARM Mali-450
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR51GB
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm
5MP macro f/2.0
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C765804200L
Battery capacity6000 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3/4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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 glare
• ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers)
• Always-On display
• DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• AeroActive Cooler 3
• Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/8GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
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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