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BLU Studio X8 HD 5 0 GSM Unlocked Smartphone White

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)

6.3

SCORE

/10

Total Reviews

1000

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DUAL SIM

5 MP

SECONDARY CAMERA

1.4 GHz

PROCESSOR CLOCK

Octa Core

PROCESSOR TYPE

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Price

124

worth, waste of money, waste your money, waste, 50

+60%

-40%

" ... best for the price ... "

" ... Great phone for the price. ... I was happy given the price. ... "

" ... For the price, compared to some others, it is superb value. ... "

" ... Great low budget phone. ... "

" ... Best phone for the nomimal price ratherthan purchasing samsung or motorola for higher price ... "

" ... I would recommend this phone to anyone that wants a phone within there budget. ... "

" ... Great phone at low price ... "

Product Reliability

died, blu CAT, two weeks, unexpectedly, trojans

+19%

-81%

" ... It's been a few weeks and I just want to throw it in the garbage. ... "

" ... 2 Out of 5 units were not working though ... "

" ... It's slow, and it has lots of issues. ... "

" ... This was only the start of my problems. ... "

" ... It's not working well and I want my money back! ... "

" ... Did not last. ... "

" ... One of the phone work well but the other giving a lot of trouble ... "

SIM

card, gsm, works perfectly, use the CAT, new sim card

+10%

-90%

" ... I called Blu and let me kno with this phone I had to use the T-Mobile SIM card because of this phone being 2G. ... "

" ... Then I had my friend use their sim card in the phone since they are with AT&T and I am with T-mobile I might get better results, however, no luck. ... "

" ... Did not read the sim card, instructions were bad too. ... "

" ... My phone will not read any sim cards. ... "

" ... The phone didn't accept any of the SIM cards I put in until the last month of the program. ... "

" ... Would not work with Straight Talk sim card. ... "

" ... a SIM card inserted . ... "

" ... Does not work with my ATT sim card. ... "

Apps

downloading apps, org app info, opera mini, app info grate, spam

+14%

-86%

" ... Don't have the capability to download all apps ... "

" ... lot of spam and bad apps directly gets installed without you doing it. ... "

" ... It's speaker system pauses podcasts and music randomly every few minutes and occasionally just stops the apps entirely. ... "

" ... The phone is not able to update at all and it keeps re-downloading apps I did not download in the first place. ... "

" ... Movement during apps was extremely slow. ... "

" ... But calls are dropped even on messenger apps and Tango on WiFi. ... "

Returns

refund, send it back, return window, get another, simcard

-100%

" ... Now I have to send it back. ... "

" ... This was meant as a temporary replacement phone but since my service with the phone is so terrible it has encouraged me to get my phone fixed faster. ... "

" ... I have still not gotten a refund and I’m very disappointed in Amazon. ... "

" ... I would be returning phone. ... "

" ... it didn't work, had to return. ... "

" ... It's not working well and I want my money back! ... "

" ... Had to return. ... "

Software Platform

virus, ads, downloading apps, root, reset the CAT

+11%

-89%

" ... Don't have the capability to download all apps ... "

" ... lot of spam and bad apps directly gets installed without you doing it. ... "

" ... So many ads. ... "

" ... One of the apps causing a lot of the problems is "SpeedGo" and it can't be fully uninstalled, along with the ads supposedly through google. ... "

" ... software keeps crashing . ... "

" ... Unfortunately Android Kit Kat is so far out of date it is highly vulnerable to unsecure apps, causing the phone to become debilitated by a virus after installing an app from the play store. ... I reset the phone once again but this bug was now inside of the OS. ... Additionally this phone is not able to receive any OTA update pushing it past Android 4.4.2 and there are no current ROMs developed. ... Besides the glaring software deficiencies, I have to mention the awful hardware in this phone. ... "

Wifi

network, 2g network, wi fi, without internet access, wifi the viruses

+19%

-81%

" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "

" ... It can barely connect to my wireless network, it has no memory and it randomly deletes items on my phone. ... "

" ... But calls are dropped even on messenger apps and Tango on WiFi. ... "

" ... I could get that phone here for 15 dollars We use 4g signal here and this phone doesn't use it ... "

" ... Phone only operates on 2G network. ... "

" ... Connection is sporadic at best on the t-mobile network. ... "

ISP

verizon, without internet access, internet, even without internet, overseas

+12%

-88%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... does not work with att. ... it's a p. o. s. ... "

" ... This doesn't work on *most* American carriers. ... "

" ... over the phone. ... "

" ... Phone not supported by Verizon. ... "

Marketplace

seller, thanks, ever, disappointed, works

+56%

-44%

" ... thanks for wonderful product and fast shipment ... "

" ... brand new problem free ... "

" ... Works perfect thanks ... "

" ... Good product thanks you ... "

" ... They suggested I contacted the manufacturer which I did. ... "

" ... All fine thanks !! ... "

" ... Hope the website had shown the correct specs. ... "

Network

2g network, work on 3g, wifi, tried, towns

+14%

-86%

" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "

" ... The gets terrible reception which to me makes it not worth the $40. ... However, the biggest downfall is that the phone receives terrible reception ... "

" ... Hi im sorry but the pho e is not receiving internet from my network also the speaker is not working when I make calls and it has problems when I video chat ... "

" ... I could get that phone here for 15 dollars We use 4g signal here and this phone doesn't use it ... "

" ... Phone only operates on 2G network. ... "

" ... Connection is sporadic at best on the t-mobile network. ... "

Battery Life

battery life, first one, drains, two weeks, stranded

+15%

-85%

" ... battery was bad. ... "

" ... The phone does not turn on, I put it to charge the whole day and it won't turn on. ... "

" ... Plus now it won't stay on for long, the battery won't stay charged longer than a few hours. ... "

" ... It’s turning off when the battery on 60-55%. ... The problem just in the battery ... "

" ... If i take out the battery then it stopped flickering, but then it starts again. ... "

" ... THE BATTERY WOULD NEVER CHARGE, I LEFT IT FOR OVER 8 HOURS TO CHARGE AFTER REVIVING IT AND NEVER WORKED BATTERY IS DAMAGED I was told that the cost of a replacement logic board would be more than cost of a new phone. ... "

As Gift

bought, christmas, mum, bought this CAT, birthday

+75%

-25%

" ... 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 ... "

" ... I bought this as a gift for someone. ... "

" ... It was the perfect gift for my mother. ... "

" ... My grandson love his gift ... "

" ... I bought this phone for my mom as a early birthday gift. ... "

Data reception

3g, wifi, lte, data connection, 4g

-100%

" ... I purchased 2 not knowing it does not work on 3g ... "

" ... It only works on a 2g network and is incompatible with AT&T. ... "

" ... I can't access data faster than 2G on it, but maybe that has more to with the country/carrier. ... "

" ... I could get that phone here for 15 dollars We use 4g signal here and this phone doesn't use it ... "

" ... I mean come on people 2g? ... "

" ... Phone only operates on 2G network. ... "

" ... This is a 2G phone which would not work. ... "

Call quality

receive, hear, call, drops, texting

-100%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... it has terrible connections and cannot make outgoing or receive incoming calls. ... "

Display Clarity

picture just appears, market, screen, wavy, unsurprisingly

+35%

-65%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... the screen sometimes blacks out, this is no good for a new product ... "

" ... The screen of the phone started to flaah just a couple days after using it. ... "

Delivery

shipping, condition, packed, one week, neatly

+77%

-23%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... Beside that the shipping was one week, took one week extra ... "

For Kids

son, loves, kids, girls, gift

+75%

-25%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... my Nephew is in love with it. ... "

" ... bought more for friends. ... "

Charging

first one, battery, venezuela, stranded, relative

+10%

-90%

" ... The phone is not charging properly. ... "

" ... The phone does not turn on, I put it to charge the whole day and it won't turn on. ... "

" ... and much worst, charger missing. ... "

" ... Additionally, charging on a normal 1amp power brick could barely keep up with screen-on power consumption. ... "

" ... It will not hold a charge ... "

Overall performance

job, super slow, excellent, self, ran

+21%

-79%

" ... 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. ... "

Camera

takes, fair, touchscreen, shots, quality

+72%

-28%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... Works better than Samsung and the camera is great both front and back. ... "

For Travel

country, travel, worked great, africa, abroad

+88%

-13%

" ... great phones for travelers, they worked great in central america ... "

" ... I like this phone especially when I travel outside the country ... "

" ... I BOUGHT FOR FAMILY AND FRIEND IN AFRICA . ... "

" ... worked great in Ghana , West Africa. ... "

" ... For $50 bucks this is a perfect for oversees trips. ... "

Device Compatibility

android, wifi the viruses, viruses will turn, turn off wifi, data

+19%

-81%

" ... 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. ... "

" ... Also, the WiFi options goes off without anyone disconnecting. ... "

" ... It doesn't work half the time, she has trouble connecting to Blu tooth items and Wifi in our owe home. ... "

" ... Keep your internet access off* ... "

" ... Couldn't connect devise to WiFi ... "

Design

cheap, whole, unique, third, thankful

+80%

-20%

" ... Though I am now constantly thankful for it's robust simplicity. ... "

" ... Only problem I thought I would get a phone case. ... "

" ... Cute but the service won't work. ... "

" ... My third BLUE. ... "

" ... The device feels very solid and well built. ... "

" ... basically all i'm saying is look anywhere but here. ... "

Memory

internal, 32, terms, storage, sd

+36%

-64%

" ... I didn’t receive the out memory ... "

" ... It reports insufficient memory. ... "

" ... Slow and not a lot of memory, but it did what he wanted it to do. ... "

" ... Not really becose it doesn't have enough storage. ... "

Lagging

slow, freezes, viral, trojans, resetting

+15%

-85%

" ... At the beggining everything was okay but after a few weeks the phone began to run slow and sometimes it reboots. ... "

" ... This phone freezes and malfunctions frequently ... "

" ... The problem didn't go away even after multiple factory resets ... "

" ... Clicks are often interpreted as drags. ... "

" ... It freezes constantly. ... I have had to reset it countless times. ... "

" ... The phone is super slow and freezes a lot. ... "

" ... Locks up all the time, resetting several times a day. ... "

Build Quality

cheap, whole, survive, smash, sense

+62%

-38%

" ... Only problem I thought I would get a phone case. ... "

" ... They had them since Nov of last year and the phones are still gping strong. ... "

" ... Works good and durable. ... "

" ... The device feels very solid and well built. ... "

" ... But we don't carry the phone a lot so I bought a little plastic stand and made a permanent, convenient spot and leave it plugged in at all times unless we take it. ... "

Storage

sd, sim, memory, reinsert, popped

+50%

-50%

" ... 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). ... "

Resolution

hd, studio x8 hd, blu studio x8, videos, studio x8

+64%

-36%

" ... I have no problems with the blu studio x8 hd phone ... "

" ... The HD screen is good for videos. ... "

" ... This is a HD Smartphone. ... "

Sound Quality

person, messed, market, line, initial

+30%

-70%

" ... The interface is clunky, the touchscreen does the opposite of what you want it to do, and the sound quality is poor. ... "

" ... Sound constantly cuts out during calls ... "

" ... On the initial phone, the sound and speakers did not work at all. ... "

" ... The audio was messed up. ... The person on the other end of the line could not hear what I was saying. ... "

" ... The speaker broke about a week after i got it. ... "

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Specifications

Memory

Memory: 4096 GB

Internal Storage: 0.5 GB

SD Card Type: Micro SD

Performance

Processor Clock: 1.4 GHz

Processor Type: Octa Core

Camera

Secondary Camera: 5 MP

Calling

Dual Sim: Yes

GSM: Yes

CDMA: Yes

Connectivity

3G: Yes

Recommendations

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DUAL SIM

5 MP

SECONDARY CAMERA

1.4 GHz

PROCESSOR CLOCK

Octa Core

PROCESSOR TYPE

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