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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) vs Blu Life 8 (L280i)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Blu Life 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life 8 X Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) 22Points
6.44"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Blu Life 8 (L280i) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 2 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)

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!

Mi Max 2 (32GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB) vs Life 8 (L280i)} 4 Advantages Blu Life 8 (L280i)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+342 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.44"29%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 5MP162%
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)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5300 mAh165%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+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
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
211 grams (7.39 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)55%
Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1%
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.

21 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
ModelXiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Life 8 (L280i)
Other model names小米Max 2, Xiaomi Max 2 MDI40, MDE40, MDT4, Xiaomi OxygenBLU Life 8 Dual Chip L280i, BLU L280i Life 8
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong KongIndiaTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiBlu
Release date6/1/20175/1/2014
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)88.7 x 174.1 millimeters (3.49 x 6.85 in)69.8 x 145 millimeters (2.75 x 5.71 in)
Weight211 grams (7.39 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.44" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-450
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm 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 only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + 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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C765804200L
Battery capacity5300 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy57 hours (2.4 days)14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu Life 8 (L280i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Gold, Matte Black
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D glass screen
• MIUI 8.0/8.5
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Orange
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (32GB)Blu 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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