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BLU Studio X8 HD 5 0 GSM Unlocked Smartphone Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
530
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
26
Spam Test
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Yes
DUAL SIM
Yes
GSM
No
3G
Yes
CDMA
Review Analysis - 504 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Price
64money, waste of money, waste, pay, value
+56%
-44%
" ... Great phone for its value ... "
" ... Okay smartphone for the price. ... "
" ... Great phone for the price. ... "
" ... It was worth the money ... "
" ... Definitely worth the price, I may end up purchasing 2-3 more soon. ... "
" ... Very well made and a great value. ... Compares well to more expensive phones ... "
" ... For the price I paid it's fair enough. ... "
" ... Good for the price. ... "
Product Reliability
44two weeks, stopped working, weeks, started, died
+9%
-91%
" ... Stopped using the phone. ... "
" ... Stopped working a few months after purchase. ... "
" ... I receive an defective model phone ... "
" ... The phone doesn't work properly, battery didn't last what it should've, after the battery problems it started to reboot and shutting down at random. ... "
" ... however, this caused more headache than anything. ... "
" ... Was sent a replacement would not work again. ... "
" ... Got virus probably two weeks after purchasing, gave me troubles for a year and finally went kaput a week ago ... "
" ... the charger stopped working after a month. ... "
Returns
35back, sent, refund, returning, late to return
+3%
-97%
" ... to late to return . ... "
" ... I just got it on April 17 and it does not work and now i can not return it, that suck! ... "
" ... It doesn’t want to activate , I got to return it ... "
" ... I was so annoyed by this phone, I was planning to return it for a refund but someone who didn’t have a phone begged me to let them have it and even he is annoyed by this crappy phone. ... "
" ... So, product returned ... "
" ... I receive an defective model phone ... "
" ... Returning it back to you. ... "
" ... Was sent a replacement would not work again. ... "
SIM
35card, cards, unlocked, cricket, CAT sim card
+9%
-91%
" ... Found out the phone is not unlocked and my sim cannot be used in it. ... "
" ... They couldn't get it to connect with their service or sim card. ... "
" ... Could only receive calls/text using Globe SIM - could not make calls or send texts. ... "
" ... Would not connect to my SIM card with Cricket. ... "
" ... When it first arrived It wouldn't accept any SIM cards. ... "
" ... I have three sim cards, two already have GSM service activated, I bought a third sim card from straight talk, found a review that says successfully worked on Blu cellphone. ... None of the three sim worked on this cellphone. ... "
" ... It doesn't get a signal in the house with a FreedomPop sim which uses ATT. ... My son's doesn't either with a Straight Talk sim using ATT or T-Mobile. ... "
" ... The device wasnt unlock took to the AT&T store to get an sim card and the device wasnt connecting to no network was inform that the device was lock because the rep tried the sim in my phone and it work. ... "
Apps
29app, download, downloading apps, ads, spam
+17%
-83%
" ... It freezes sometimes when you open too many apps and websites. ... "
" ... It also takes forever to get onto the internet and I know the phone is the problem because I have been using the same data service for years without any issues. ... "
" ... The phone cannot browse ,was unable use whatsapp on it and some other stuffs,👎 ... "
" ... To slow to run messenger with no other apps added. ... "
" ... Can’t get calls or apps. ... "
" ... Too many ads. ... "
" ... Very limited memory for apps ... "
" ... claims to have lollipop Android and doesn't and has a host of other problems. ... "
Software Platform
21ads, app, reset the CAT, virus, trojans
+10%
-90%
" ... To slow to run messenger with no other apps added. ... "
" ... Can’t get calls or apps. ... "
" ... Too many ads. ... "
" ... When it's not popping up ads ALL THE TIME. ... I have exhausted the limits of my nerd skills, the software that causes these ads ain't leaving this phone without a fight. ... "
" ... claims to have lollipop Android and doesn't and has a host of other problems. ... "
" ... nightmare - ever app hangs & needs to be shut down! ... "
" ... Its ok, but then things started freezing, I had to reset the phone because one day I turned it on and my apps were gone. ... A friend said the OS is crap too. ... "
" ... The phone started glitching and then random pornography ads would pop up along with others. ... "
Marketplace
19thanks, expected, works, thank, prime
+63%
-37%
" ... works as expected. ... "
" ... Great Product Love it Thanks ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... I have always ordered from Amazon and the items are always perfect. ... "
" ... It came just as the description says. ... "
" ... thanks for wonderful product and fast shipment ... "
" ... brand new problem free ... "
" ... Works perfect thanks ... "
Wifi
18network, 2g network, wi fi, internet, data
+17%
-83%
" ... Wifi connection don't not wel work . ... "
" ... It works with a 2g network, I bought a phone I can't even use!😑 ... "
" ... Painfully slow, constantly crashed, issues connecting to the network. ... "
" ... wasn't compatible with the T Mobile network as stated. ... "
" ... Poor data speed, and wifi is too slow in connecting to the internet. ... "
" ... I have to keep it on Wi-Fi to be faster than the snail . ... "
" ... Also has trouble picking up Wifi in my house! ... "
" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "
Data reception
173g, data, 4g, lte, internet
-100%
" ... It also takes forever to get onto the internet and I know the phone is the problem because I have been using the same data service for years without any issues. ... "
" ... I contacted the manufacturer and they refuse to do anything about it telling me that it would only work on 2G carriers. ... "
" ... Poor data speed, and wifi is too slow in connecting to the internet. ... "
" ... This is a 2G phone. ... Most places in the US have 3G or 4G towers. ... "
" ... I called BLU and they informed me it wouldn't work because this phone is 2g ONLY and that AT&T has dropped their 2g service . ... "
" ... Its crap gets no data from t mobile they don't have 2g service so without WiFi u get no internet ... "
" ... I purchased 2 not knowing it does not work on 3g ... "
" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "
Battery Life
17charge, hours, charged, told, percentage
+12%
-88%
" ... It will not charge now at all. ... "
" ... The phone doesn't work properly, battery didn't last what it should've, after the battery problems it started to reboot and shutting down at random. ... "
" ... This phone doesn't keep the charge . ... can I get a replacement battery ? ... "
" ... The phone's battery sucks . ... i had to give it out cus its just crazy having to charge for 2hrs n use for 15mins ... "
" ... First one with nonremovable battery is on it's last legs, but I figured for the price, get another & if it last two years, all good! ... "
" ... Battery life short ... "
" ... battery was bad. ... "
" ... The phone does not turn on, I put it to charge the whole day and it won't turn on. ... "
Display Clarity
15big, touch, picture, however, funny
+40%
-60%
" ... Bought this 6 mths now and the screen jus blank off . ... "
" ... Screen was frozen. ... "
" ... The screen was to small I haven't used it 😥 ... "
" ... I thought the phone was unlocked so it should work in any other country however the was not unlocked and the touch screen did not work as well. ... "
" ... The cell phone came with faults on the screen :( ... "
" ... Screen flickers on and off. ... "
" ... How bad the screen is!!!! ... "
" ... Unsurprisingly the cameras where blurry, the capacitive touch was disappointing and the screen was at a deficit for pixel density and viewing angles. ... "
As Gift
14bought, working, birthday, grandson, granddaughter
+79%
-21%
" ... This was a gift for my grandson. ... "
" ... I bought the phone for my granddaughter’s Birthday, her Party is tomorrow. ... "
" ... I bought it for a gift and my cousin love it ... "
" ... Its was a gift ... "
" ... I was a gift and no complaints ... "
" ... Gonna tell your Mom happy birthday? ... "
" ... Working well, very good for the price, I recommend it to be giving as a gift as it is very good for the value. ... "
" ... It was a gift and hope that it works good ... "
ISP
14works, even, cricket, unlocked, incompatible
+14%
-86%
" ... It’s not activating. ... "
" ... Would not connect to my SIM card with Cricket. ... "
" ... I have yet to find a solution. ... "
" ... This is a 2G phone. ... "
" ... This phone is totally incompatible with Cricket. ... "
" ... This was supposed to be unlocked and it was not. ... "
" ... T-Mobile require a bandwidth of 21 or higher. ... "
" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "
Network
142g network, towers, reception, network, works
+7%
-93%
" ... Lots of signal interruptions. ... "
" ... It works with a 2g network, I bought a phone I can't even use!😑 ... "
" ... Painfully slow, constantly crashed, issues connecting to the network. ... "
" ... and bearly gets reception where everyone else's gets great reception! ... "
" ... Most places in the US have 3G or 4G towers. ... Very few 2G towers in urban areas. ... Also has trouble picking up Wifi in my house! ... "
" ... Phone didn't keep a signal. ... "
" ... How ever I use straight talk att towers and it got no signal at all . ... "
" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "
Charging
14charger, charging, plugged, charged, battery
+14%
-86%
" ... It will not charge now at all. ... "
" ... I had this phone for 6 months, then it stopped charging. ... I plugged in the charger, it said "Charging" but would not charge. ... If the phone was on, it would drain the battery with the charger plugged in. ... Bought a new battery, new charger, did not help. ... "
" ... I received my phone the other day, I fully charged it then out of no where it would not turn on. ... "
" ... This phone doesn't keep the charge . ... "
" ... the charger stopped working after a month. ... "
" ... i had to give it out cus its just crazy having to charge for 2hrs n use for 15mins ... "
" ... Came with dead battery, plugged it into a charger only to find the screen just blink on and off ... "
" ... The phone is not charging properly. ... "
Overall performance
13job, super, price, pretty, nice
+23%
-77%
" ... Good price but the phone is very slow. ... "
" ... It's slow, and it has lots of issues. ... "
" ... Super slow old time data. ... "
" ... I have to pay $ 30 for this job. ... "
" ... Slows down very fast ... "
" ... This phone is not a quality refurbish job. ... "
" ... it's super slow, that's when it isn't self downloading, everything it can, until all memory is full. ... "
" ... not the best if your looking for speed. ... "
Device Compatibility
13connect, takes, network, items, internet
+15%
-85%
" ... It also takes forever to get onto the internet and I know the phone is the problem because I have been using the same data service for years without any issues. ... "
" ... Not even myself can figure out how to use it even though I’ve owned iphones since 2011. ... "
" ... The phone cannot browse ,was unable use whatsapp on it and some other stuffs,👎 ... "
" ... Doesn't work for metro pcs. ... "
" ... Painfully slow, constantly crashed, issues connecting to the network. ... "
" ... It takes several tries to get a call to connect. ... "
" ... It can barely connect to my wireless network, it has no memory and it randomly deletes items on my phone. ... "
" ... In the small text it says its actually a 2g phone which no one supports anymore. ... "
Call quality
13cannot, receive, hear, texting, mom
-100%
" ... Will set up to use their data, but will not do calls or text. ... "
" ... I ordered it for my mom just to make calls. ... "
" ... Dont get this if you use straight talk ... "
" ... Asked if it worked with straight talk. ... "
" ... He doesn't dare use it foranything but calling or texting. ... "
" ... I bought this for my mom to use mainly to make calls. ... However, I needed to return it because the most important thing wasn’t working - making calls. ... "
" ... You can't see me clearly when I call you ... "
" ... It drops call a lot after every 5 minute, The other party cannot hear sometimes and you can see the call time on the phone. ... "
For Kids
12loves, daughter, son, kids, quality
+83%
-17%
" ... I bought the phone for my granddaughter’s Birthday, her Party is tomorrow. ... "
" ... My sister loves the phone I bought her. ... "
" ... 2 of my boys have this phone. ... "
" ... I bought these phone for my 9-year-old daughter. ... She loves this phone. ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter in law and she loves it especially using it in Uganda ... "
" ... Daughter loves the phone. ... "
" ... My girls are happy. ... "
Delivery
12arrived, box, thanks, shipping, product
+75%
-25%
" ... Excellent phone and ship price, very good quality ... "
" ... Item was as described and arrived in time. ... "
" ... Pefect and fast shipping ... "
" ... thanks for wonderful product and fast shipment ... "
" ... fast delivery, exactly what i was expecting thanks ... "
" ... I got it in a couple days after ordering it basic shipping or free shipping. ... "
" ... Item arrived neatly packed. ... "
" ... I ordered it and it arrived quickly enough. ... "
Camera
11camera, takes, videos, probably, photos
+64%
-36%
" ... Camera has clear photos and apps run great. ... "
" ... Love it, takes good pictures but for the price it is worth it. ... "
" ... Also, I am enjoying the camera for video or still pictures. ... "
" ... The screen is good, takes great pics, fast. ... "
" ... camera is fair. ... "
" ... And, dont worry about losing your pictures or videos. ... At this point, your pictures, videos and overall privacy has probably already been collected by them. ... "
Memory
10internal, storage, sd, says, receive
+40%
-60%
" ... Disappointing low memory slow ... "
" ... Not enough storage ... "
" ... I didn’t receive the out memory ... "
Storage
10card, sim, micro, memory, capacity
+30%
-70%
" ... Won't play music downloaded to the sd-cards. ... "
" ... The software had problems and the sd card didn't work ever. ... "
" ... No space for download even with SD card ... "
" ... No SD card as it said on the box too. ... "
" ... My Micro Sim Card was not detected. ... "
" ... • Enable WIFI or data (reinsert sim card to enable data). ... "
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Specifications
Memory
Memory: 1843200 GB
Internal Storage: 0.5 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
Connectivity
3G: No
Camera
Secondary Camera: 5 MP
Calling
Dual Sim: Yes
GSM: Yes
CDMA: Yes
Performance
Processor Clock: 1.4 GHz
Processor Type: Octa Core
Recommendations
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