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.
Where to Buy Blu Pure XR
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Blu Pure XR Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels (401 ppi)
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6755 CPU with 4GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
- 16MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (front)
- 3, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
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 Camera
Most smartphones usually have a battery that lasts just for a day tops. In that vein, you have a 3, 000 mAh 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 Blu Pure XR 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 Software
There’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 Blu Pure XR 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.
Blu Pure XR Price and Availability
The Blu Pure XR smartphone is available for about 84, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal in place.
Blu Pure XR Specs
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 RAM
- 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: –
