This is probably the most good looking smartphone from Blu so far. Besides the nice design, Blu Vivo XL2 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, the Blu Vivo XL2 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.
Where to Buy Blu Vivo XL2
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Blu Vivo XL2 Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 720 pixels (267 ppi)
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Quad-core MediaTek MT6737T CPU with 3GB RAM
- 32GB built-in storage, up to 64GB with a memory card
- 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- 3,150 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
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 Blu Vivo XL2 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 Camera
There’s an ample 3, 150mAh battery powering up the Blu Vivo XL2 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 Software
Under 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 Blu Vivo XL2 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow straight from the box.
Blu Vivo XL2 Price and Availability
The Blu Vivo XL2 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.
Blu Vivo XL2 Specs
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 RAM
- 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: 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: –
- 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, 150mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
