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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Blu G8 (G0170VV)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Blu G8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu G8 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 25Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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!

Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 25 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs G8 (G0170VV)} 8 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170VV)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+515 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 20.1MP36%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
32GB (27GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)85%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.7"vs+6.3"11%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAhvs+4000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanBLU G8 G0170VV
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMicrosoftBlu
Release date11/20/20157/1/2019
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered420nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 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 registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby288 hours (12 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Blu G8 (G0170VV)
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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