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Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Blu Life 8 XL vs Motorola Moto G2 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) 08Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2920
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB) Compare Blu Life 8 XL X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)

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Life 8 XL (L290U)} 8 Advantages Blu Life 8 XL (L290U) vs Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Octa-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)43%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+2920 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2390 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
267 PPIvs+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR3
8GB (4GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
ModelLife 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Other model namesBlu Life 8 XL Dual Sim L290U, Blu L290uMoto G 4G 2015 XT1079 (4G LTE) Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandBluMotorola
Release date5/1/20152/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 155 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6592M32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2920 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
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, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• BLU Nex Lens technology
• BLU Infinite View technology
• Colors: Black
• Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation
• 2 back covers

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Life 8 XL (L290U)Moto G2 4G (XT1079 8GB)
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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