| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
|
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Announced | 2014, October. Released 2014, October |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 200 x 135.2 x 8.5 mm (7.87 x 5.32 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 350 g (12.35 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 198.2 cm2 (~73.3% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Mali-400 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 3.15 MP |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Features | No | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (multimedia) | |
| Music play | Up to 85 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Blue, White |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the BLU Life View 8.0
Advantages
- Generous visual canvas spanning 8 inches, ideal for split-screen multitasking and media consumption
- Precision stylus and active pen support tailored for digital illustration and handwriting
Disadvantages
- Larger physical footprint makes comfortable one-handed operation impractical
- Rear optical camera hardware is more modest compared to contemporary smartphones
- Substantial weight requires a desk stand or folio case during prolonged viewing sessions
Engineered to deliver an expansive digital workspace, the BLU Life View 8.0 commands attention through its slender, rigid chassis and immersive a spacious, high-resolution display panel spanning 8 inches . The broad aspect ratio is finely tuned for comfortable split-screen document workflows, immersive digital illustration, and high-definition multimedia playback with generous viewing angles.
Under the hood, processing horsepower is directed by the capable TI OMAP 1710. Demanding tasks—including 4K video rendering, multi-window productivity, and graphic-intensive mobile gaming—operate with reassuring fluidity. Precision active stylus support transforms the screen into a responsive digital sketchpad, complemented by an acoustic speaker array that produces expansive stereo separation.
Prolonged operational sessions are sustained by a hefty 3800mAh power cell, engineered to effortlessly see users through long flights, university lectures, or marathon media sessions. In conclusion, the BLU Life View 8.0 proves to be an authoritative large-screen tablet that excels in both content creation and mobile entertainment.
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