| Physical features | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Model | G8 (G0170UU) | G8 (G0170VV) |
| Other model names | BLU G8 G0170UU | BLU G8 G0170VV |
| Country or region available |  
Canada, USA | 
(Europe) |
| Brand | Blu | Blu |
| Release date | July, 2019 | July, 2019 |
| Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in) | 78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in) |
| Weight | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Unisoc SC9863A (28nm) | 64bit - Unisoc SC9863A (28nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.6Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55
1.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.6Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55
1.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 |
| GPU graphical controller | IMG8322 | IMG8322 |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1520 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 267 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/1700/2100 | UMTS 900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| 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 |
| Calling | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth | (dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| 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 | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| 2ª camera | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 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 |
| Multimedia | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient Light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient Light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, Red, Blue
- 19:9 display ratio
- 420 nits display brightness
- Screen protector included
- Silicone Case included
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black, Red, Blue
- 19:9 display ratio
- 420 nits display brightness
- Screen protector included
- Silicone Case included
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 1440 minutes | 24 hours | 1 day | 1440 minutes | 24 hours | 1 day |
| Standby | 39000 minutes | 650 hours | 27.1 days | 39000 minutes | 650 hours | 27.1 days |
| Radiation rate | Blu G8 (G0170UU) | Blu G8 (G0170VV) |
| 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 |