Lately, there have been a noticeable rise in the number of smartphone companies especially in the low to mid-range category. Blu is an American OEM and has been around for a while now majoring in low budget to mid-range smartphones. The Blu Pure XR is one of its mid-range smartphone. It comes with a number of features which you’ll be taking a look at as you read on.
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It is always a nice thing when a mid-range smartphone appear and feels like a premium flagship, and that is the case when it comes to the Blu Pure XR smartphone. It features a plain yet exquisite metallic rear panel that feels nice too. The smartphone sports an impressive design and an overall solid ergonomics.
The Blu Pure XR packs quite a brilliant display which fits right in the spec sheet. Although not the best, it is quite colourful and has a bright enough screen for outdoor use. That being said, the smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch 1920 X 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 401 ppi.
Battery and CameraMost smartphones usually have a battery that lasts just for a day tops. In that vein, you have a 3, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery.. Despite the 5v/2A quick charger, there’s no quick charge feature here.
Also, when it comes to taking pictures, Blu has you in mind, equipping the smartphone with a 16MP rear camera with flash and an 8MP front camera. The rear camera is capable of capturing 1080p videos while the front camera takes 720p videos both at 30fps.
Hardware and SoftwareThere’s quite enough horse power in the Blu Pure XR to deliver an itch free performance. However, it is not the fastest around and certainly can’t be compared to what you have in premium smartphones. It features an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 chipset in combination with a Mali-T860 GPU.
Alongside the aforementioned features stated above, the smartphone also features a 4GB RAM accompanied by 64GB built-in storage that can be increased to 128GB using a MicroSD card. Out of the box, the smartphone greets you with an Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe smartphone is available for about 84, 000 naira depending on your location and the deal in place.
Here are a few specs of the Blu Pure XR:
General Features Platform: Android 6.0 Marshmallow Processor: Octa-core MediaTek MT6755 GPU: ARM Mali-T860 Memory: 4GB Colours: Black, Gold Dimension: 154.3 x 74.9 x 7 mm Weight: 137g SIM Type: Micro sim SIM Count: Dual sim Display Display: 5.5-inch, IPS capacitive touchscreen,1920 X 1080 pixels Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Camera Rear Camera: 16MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720 Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 64GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: – 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600) Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 6 300/50Mbps WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: Yes, MicroUSB Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Video Player: MP4/H.264 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: – Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: – Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (front) Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: – Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: – Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 3, 000mSh non removable Li-ion battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: –
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This is probably the most good looking smartphone from Blu so far. Besides the nice design, it also features an impressive hardware components. This makes it a perfect match for someone who wants a nicely designed smartphone with good enough performance. However, it lacks a fingerprint sensor which might make it a deal breaker for some. Let’s have a look at how much value you’d get for your money.
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As stated earlier, the Blu Vivo XL2 is the type of smartphone that catches your attention on the first look. It features a radiant metallic lustre and a quite solid ergonomics. According to Blu, it has an engraved micro pattern and electrolyzed colour particle giving it the attractive premium quality.
Moving to the display, the smartphone boasts of a 5.5-inch 1280 X 720 pixels display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. This provides protection against scratches and cracks in the screen. It also features a pixel density of 267 ppi and well curved edges.
Battery and CameraThere’s an ample 3, 150mAh battery powering up the smartphone. In line with a 5v/2A quick charger support for faster charging. This is enough to get through a day considering the not too demanding specs.
On the rear side, there’s a 13MP sensor mounted alongside a flash for taking pictures that are quite impressive for a budget smartphone. For selfies, there’s an 8MP camera with phase detection autofocus for better selfies and a flash in case of low light.
Hardware and SoftwareUnder the hood, the Blu Vivo XL2 smartphone haa a Quad-core MediaTek MT6737T which is not nearly as fast as those featured in more premium smartphone but is enough for a smooth operation. Additionally, the smartphone has a Mali-T720 GPU handling the graphics.
On the other hand, the smartphone sports a 3GB RAM and a 32GB internal storage space extendable up to 64GB using a MicroSD card in place of the other sim. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow straight from the box.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe smartphone is available for sale in various online stores and smartphone retail outlets. It has a price tag of about 54, 000 naira depending on your location and the deal.
Here are a few specs of the Blu Vivo XL2:
General Features Platform: Android 6.0 Marshmallow Processor: Quad-Core MediaTek MT6737T GPU: ARM Mali-T720 Memory: 3GB Colours: Blue, Gold Dimension: 154 x 76.6 x 9.2 mm Weight: 175g SIM Type: Nano sim SIM Count: Dual sim Display Display: 5.5-inch, IOS capacitive touchscreen, 1280 X 720 pixels Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Camera Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080 Video@30fps Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 32GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 64GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: – 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 12(700), 17(700) LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 4 50/150Mbps WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yew Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0 Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Video Player: MP4/H.264 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: – Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: – Fingerprint Scanner: – Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: – Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: – Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yew Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 3, 150mAh non removable Li-Po battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: –The post Blu Vivo XL2 Specs and Price appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
This is a downgrade of the previously released Blu Vivo 8 smartphone except for the selfie camera. Although the former still costs more than the latter. The budget smartphone compared to the preceding smartphones has its fingerprint sensor on the rear side unlike the other in the from side. So how does the Blu Vivo 8L do well against its competitors? Let’s find out.
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The Blu Vivo 8L is one of the most good looking smartphone from Blu so far. Aside that, it has a much more reduced bezels compared to its low budget peers. Unlike the Blu Vivo 8 the front fingerprint sensor has been relocated to the back but retains the curved glass screen at the front.
Also, the screen size has been reduced likewise the screen resolution. In addition, the display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The Blu Vivo 8L features a 5.3-inch 1280 X 720 pixels display with a pixel density of 277 ppi.
Battery and CameraFor power, the Blu Vivo 8Ldepends on a fairly large Li-Po battery. Although not the largest around, the smartphone is enough to comfortably last a day on full charge. That being said, the smartphone comes with a 4, 000mAh battery capacity.
This is where things get quite interesting, so instead of the downgrade you have in other parts of the smartphone in comparison to its predecessor. The smartphone comes with a 13MP rear camera and a bump from a 16MP front camera in the Blu Vivo 8 to 20MP front camera in the Blu Vivo 8L.
Hardware and SoftwareThe smartphone features a capable Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 SoC clocking at 1.5GHz max and a Mali-T720 GPU for handling graphics related issues. Despite being a downgrade from SoC featured in its predecessor this is very much capable of delivering a smooth performance.
Additionally, the smartphone has a 3GB internal memory for multitasking of apps. Aside that, you also have 32GB of storage space from Blu expandable to 64GB using a memory card. Also, the smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat straight from the box.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe smartphone is available for sale and sells for about 65, 000 naira in various online stores and a number of smartphone retail outlets.
Here are a few specs of the Blu Vivo 8L:
General Features Platform: Android 7.0 Nougat Processor: Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 GPU: ARM Mali-T720 Memory: 3GB Colours: – Dimension: 150.5 x 74.4 x 8 mm Weight: 161g SIM Type:Nano sum SIM Count: Dual sim Display Display: 5.3-inch IOS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1380 X 720 pixels (277 ppi) Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Camera Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama Front Camera: 20MP camera, 720p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 32GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 64GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: – 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE : 1800 / 1900 / 1700 / 2100 / 2600 MHz LTE : 700 MHz (Class 17) (Band 28) Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: Yes, 5.76/21Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 4 50/150Mbps WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0 Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Video Player: MP4/H.264 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: – Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: – Fingerprint Scanner: Yes,(front) Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: – Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: – Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: –The post Blu Vivo 8L Specs and Price appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
