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Nokia Lumia 820 vs Blu Life 8 (L280i)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 820 vs Blu Life 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life 8 X Nokia Lumia 820 10Points
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Blu Life 8 (L280i) Compare Nokia Lumia 820 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life 8 (L280i)

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Lumia 820} 10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820 vs Life 8 (L280i)} 13 Advantages Blu Life 8 (L280i)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)18%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
1650 mAhvs+2000 mAh21%
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.
802.11 a/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

22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
8GB (6GB available)
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
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ModelLumia 820Life 8 (L280i)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 820, Nokia ArrowBLU Life 8 Dual Chip L280i, BLU L280i Life 8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaBlu
Release date11/1/20125/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)69.8 x 145 millimeters (2.75 x 5.71 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225ARM Mali-450
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C765804200L
Battery capacity1650 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours14 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
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, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot
• Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 820Blu Life 8 (L280i)
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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