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TCL 20 5G (T781K) vs Blu Life 8 (L280a)

Side by side comparison between TCL 20 5G vs Blu Life 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life 8 X TCL 20 5G (T781K) 22Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Blu Life 8 (L280a) Compare TCL 20 5G X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? TCL 20 5G (T781K)

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!

20 5G (T781K)} 22 Advantages TCL 20 5G (T781K) vs Life 8 (L280a)} 4 Advantages Blu Life 8 (L280a)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+256GB (230GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+395 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.67"33%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh125%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
206 grams (7.21 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)51%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)21%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
ModelTCL 20 5G (T781K)Life 8 (L280a)
Other model namesTCL 20 5G T781K (256GB)BLU Life 8 Dual Sim L280a, BLU L280a Life 8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandTCLBlu
Release date11/30/20205/1/2014
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.8 x 166.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.54 in)69.8 x 145 millimeters (2.75 x 5.71 in)
Weight206 grams (7.21 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350 (8nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 560 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 560 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619L 950MhzARM Mali-450
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 28, 41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.483°1/5"1.75μm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C765804200L
Battery capacity4500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4+
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
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: Mist Gray, Placid Blue
• TCL UI
• 2.5D screen
• NXTVISION
• Screen protector included
• TPU case included
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

TCL 20 5G (T781K)Blu Life 8 (L280a)
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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