Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) vs Blu V XI
Side by side comparison between Blu Life 8 XL vs Blu V XI phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2920
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.9"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Blu V XI
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22 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) HD (1280x720) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Model | Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI |
Other model names | Blu Life 8 XL Dual Sim L290L, Blu L290L | Blu Vivo XI V0330WW, Blu Vivo 11, Blu VXI |
Country or region available | feature not registered | ![]() Brazil |
Brand | Blu | Blu |
Release date | 5/1/2015 | 9/1/2018 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 155 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in) | 72.9 x 149.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.89 in) |
Weight | 149 grams (5.22 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1520 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 285 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6592M | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-450 MP4 | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
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) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,28,66) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
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 | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.1µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | 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 only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2920 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 21 hours |
Standby | 750 hours (31.3 days) | 625 hours (26 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
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, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • BLU Nex Lens technology • BLU Infinite View technology | • Colors: Black, Silver • 2.5D curved glass • 450nits / 19:9 display • 2 silicone cases included • Screen protector tempered glass • DTS sound • Quick Charger: 100% in 2.5 hours |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Blu Life 8 XL (L290L) | Blu V XI | |
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 |