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Blu G8 (G0170VV) vs Blu Pure XR

Side by side comparison between Blu G8 vs Blu Pure XR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Pure XR X Blu G8 (G0170VV) 07Points
6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Pure XR

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!

G8 (G0170VV)} 7 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170VV) vs Pure XR} 14 Advantages Blu Pure XR
+6.3"15%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)vs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)23%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+401 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(back) 16MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
 
ModelBlu G8 (G0170VV)Pure XR
Other model namesBLU G8 G0170VVBLU Pure XR P0030UU (AT&T, MetroPCS, T-Mobile) 4G LTE
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandBluBlu
Release date7/1/20198/1/2016
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)74.9 x 154.3 millimeters (2.95 x 6.07 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features420nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
Chipset64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6755M Helio P10 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)LTE Cat6 1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
9V 2A
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)16 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
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, Red, Blue
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included
• Colors: Gray, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 3D Touch display
• Quick Charger
• DTS Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu G8 (G0170VV)Blu Pure XR
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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