Blu Vivo 5R vs Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo 5R vs Blu Vivo 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/16/2017 4:45 AM, updated: 6/4/2025 9:58 AM

Compare Blu Vivo 8 X Blu Vivo 5R 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU) Compare Blu Vivo 5R X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)

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 Vivo 5R	vs	17 Advantages Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% 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 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3150 mAh	vs	+4010 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

(back) 13MP

LED flash on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Vivo 5R	Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Other model names	BLU Vivo 5R Refresh V0090UU	Blu Vivo 8 64GB, Blu V0150UU
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Blu	Blu
Release date	9/1/2016	8/1/2017
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 154.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.08 in)	76.5 x 154.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.08 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2.5D glass screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 7, 12, 17)	LTE Cat6 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Sony IMX258 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
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, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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) 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 Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	4010 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	22 hours
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	700 hours (29.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
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/gray, White/gold • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included	• Colors: Black/gray, White/gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • Sony IMX258 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 100% in 2h • MAXXAudio sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Vivo 5R	Blu Vivo 8 (V0150UU)
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