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Obabox ObaPhone Barra vs Blu Life 8 (L280i)

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

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Compare Blu Life 8 X Obabox ObaPhone Barra 02Points
1.8"
CSTN

320x240

0.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

ObaPhone Barra} 2 Advantages Obabox ObaPhone Barra vs Life 8 (L280i)} 27 Advantages Blu Life 8 (L280i)
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
260MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core11 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+1GB31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (32MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)191 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)87%
Thinner
CSTN - passive matrixvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
222 PPIvs+294 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.8"vs+5"178%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
700 mAhvs+2000 mAh186%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
MicroUSB 1.1vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
FM
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
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ModelObaPhone BarraLife 8 (L280i)
Other model namesMultilaser Obabox ObaPhone barra OB006, ObafoneBLU Life 8 Dual Chip L280i, BLU L280i Life 8
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandObaboxBlu
Release date3/1/20185/1/2014
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 82 millimeters (2.87 x 3.23 in)69.8 x 145 millimeters (2.75 x 5.71 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
Display typeCSTN - passive matrixTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~16.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI294 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6261M32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 260MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-450
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage128MB (32MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsAVIMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
USBMicroUSB 1.1MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C765804200L
Battery capacity700 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu Life 8 (L280i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Phone for seniors
• S.O.S. button (Emergency)
• Illuminated keyboard
• Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Obabox ObaPhone BarraBlu 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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