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BLU Energy XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8

    3.2 in
    6.33 in
    BLU Energy XL Mobile Phone
    BLU Energy XL
      2.94 in
      6.4 in
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Mobile Phone
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8
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      2 editorial reviews
      Does a 6-inch smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery and metal build for $300 offer good bang for your buck? Find out in this, our Blu Energy XL review!Read more
      The Blu Energy XL is a relatively affordable unlocked phablet with a massive battery and a premium build.Read more
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      3.6 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		62 %
      4 stars
      		12 %
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      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
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      4.1 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		44 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		34 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Hardware

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 7.1
      CPU clock speed1.3 GHz2.3 GHz
      CPU cores8-core8-core
      CPU modelMediaTek MT6753Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
      GPU modelARM Mali-T720 MP4 GPARM Mali-G71 MP20
      RAM memory3 GB6 GB

      Display

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Screen size6.0 in6.3 in
      Number of colors16.7M16.7M
      Panel typeOLEDOLED
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px1440 x 2960 px
      TechnologySuper AMOLEDAMOLED
      Pixel density367.0 ppi521.0 ppi
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      Face detectionyesyes
      Geo-taggingyesyes
      LED Flashyesyes
      Panoramayesyes

      Front camera

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Primary resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx

      Storage

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Internal storage64 GB
      • 128 GB
      • 256 GB
      • 64 GB
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Maximum card storage64GB256GB
      Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC

      Design

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      MaterialMetal
      • Aluminum
      • Glass

      Dimensions

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Height6.33 in6.4 in
      Width3.2 in2.94 in
      Depth0.33 in0.34 in
      Weight7.34 oz6.88 oz

      Sensors

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Digital compassyesyes
      Fingerprintyesyes

      Connectivity

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Dual sim supportyesno
      Sim card sizeMicro-SIMNano-SIM
      Bluetooth version4.05.0
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
      USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes

      Cellular

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Data transmissionHSDPAVoWiFi
      Navigation systemGPSGLONASS
      2G GSMyesyes
      4G LTEyesyes

      Battery

      BLU Energy XLBLU Energy XL
      Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8
      Battery capacity5000.0 mAh3300.0 mAh
      Standby time720.0 h220.0 h
      Talk time70.0 h22.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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