| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
|
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Announced | 2017, September. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 147.3 x 72.8 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 137 g (4.83 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~69.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, Gold |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the BLU S1
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the BLU S1 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 5.2 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2800mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the BLU S1 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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