Blu Life Pure mini (L220i) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life Pure Mini vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 11:21 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Blu Life Pure mini (L220i) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB) Compare Blu Life Pure Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)

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!

2 Advantages Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)51% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+386 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.7"27% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
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Model	Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Other model names	Blu Life Pure Mini L220, Blu L220i	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2014	8/1/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.4 x 130 millimeters (2.54 x 5.12 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
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
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
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	Not supported	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 Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	17 hours
Standby	890 hours (37.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White • Air gestures • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Panorama photo • Screen protector included • PE Case included	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Life Pure mini (L220i)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)