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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro vs Blu G8 (G0170VV)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro vs Blu G8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu G8 X Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro 10Points
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu G8 (G0170VV)

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!

Redmi 2 Pro} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro vs G8 (G0170VV)} 15 Advantages Blu G8 (G0170VV)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+312 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
4.7"vs+6.3"34%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+4000 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
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ModelRedmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Dual Sim, Hongmi 2 Prime, Xiaomi HermesBLU G8 G0170VV
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandXiaomiBlu
Release date8/10/20157/1/2019
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered420nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz 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 306 (450MHz)PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature 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

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Redmi 2 ProBlu G8 (G0170VV)
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: Dark gray, White
• MIUI 6.0
• Quick Charge 1.0
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue
• Screen protector included
• Silicone Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 2 ProBlu 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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