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BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB review

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:28:04, Updated date: 2021-10-20 18:41:50

We've conducted a detailed review of the BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

The camera function of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has a relatively large battery with 3150.0mAh. The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB 's size

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" is 74.6mm wide, 151.9mm tall, and 6.9mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB", it weighs about 142.6g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB 's screen

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has a 5.5inch screen. The smartphone has a large, impressive screen, which allows you to enjoy photos and videos to the fullest. It is also very good for writing business documents and doing other work.

The resolution of the "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.

The CPU performance of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

The 1.3GHz×8(8.0-cores) processing speed of the "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" is on the higher side, so it should be able to run most apps with no problems. The performance of this phone is at a high level when compared to others released on the market so far. You can play a comparatively large amount of 3D games with next to no issues.

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has 3.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has the overall operating speed of a high-end smartphone, so it will hardly ever cause you trouble. But you might need to be careful when using heavy apps like 3D games a lot.

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB 's storage capacity

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" has 32.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Overall assessment of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

The merits of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • With the large display you can comfortably use it to watch videos and play games.

The demerits of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

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Specifications of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB
ImageBLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB
MakerBLU
Release date2016-02
ColorSilver/Gold
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)74.6mm x 151.9mm x 6.9mm
Weight142.6g
Display size5.5inch
Display typeAMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density267ppi
Battery capacity3150.0mAh
ChipsetMediatek MT6753
CPU specs1.3GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size3.0GB
Storage size32.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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Comparing the specifications of BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB against similar products

general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

55.0-Color:Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.6mm x 151.9mm x 6.9mm, Weight:142.6g, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Blu Life OneX2

69.2Color:Gray|Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.4mm x 148.0mm x 9.5mm, Weight:166.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Blu Energy X Plus 2

54.7Color:Grey|Gold|Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.5mm x 154.3mm x 9.6mm, Weight:172.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

BLU Vivo 5R (2016) 32GB

59.1Color:Gray/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):75.6mm x 154.5mm x 8.3mm, Weight:166.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

BLU Vivo 6 (2016) 64GB

60.3Color:Gold/Rose gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.9mm x 154.3mm x 7.0mm, Weight:170.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

BLU Life One X2 64GB

60.0Color:Gray/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.4mm x 148.0mm x 9.5mm, Weight:166.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

BLU Studio G2 8GB

34.8Color:Black/Blue/Gold/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 145.0mm x 9.4mm, Weight:145.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

BLU Studio XL2 16GB

48.9Color:Gray/Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):83.6mm x 165.7mm x 9.1mm, Weight:200.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:244ppi, Display size:6.0inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

64.1-Color:Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.6mm x 151.9mm x 6.9mm, Weight:142.6g

Blu Life OneX2

59.7Color:Gray|Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.4mm x 148.0mm x 9.5mm, Weight:166.0g

Blu Energy X Plus 2

55.5Color:Grey|Gold|Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):77.5mm x 154.3mm x 9.6mm, Weight:172.0g

BLU Vivo 5R (2016) 32GB

58.1Color:Gray/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):75.6mm x 154.5mm x 8.3mm, Weight:166.0g

BLU Vivo 6 (2016) 64GB

58.2Color:Gold/Rose gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.9mm x 154.3mm x 7.0mm, Weight:170.0g

BLU Life One X2 64GB

59.7Color:Gray/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.4mm x 148.0mm x 9.5mm, Weight:166.0g

BLU Studio G2 8GB

64.5Color:Black/Blue/Gold/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 145.0mm x 9.4mm, Weight:145.0g

BLU Studio XL2 16GB

46.8Color:Gray/Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):83.6mm x 165.7mm x 9.1mm, Weight:200.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

53.7-Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Blu Life OneX2

85.5Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Blu Energy X Plus 2

85.0Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

BLU Vivo 5R (2016) 32GB

85.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

BLU Vivo 6 (2016) 64GB

85.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

BLU Life One X2 64GB

85.5Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

BLU Studio G2 8GB

25.1Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

BLU Studio XL2 16GB

47.3Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:244ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

71.2-Display size:5.5inch, Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

Blu Life OneX2

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Blu Energy X Plus 2

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

BLU Vivo 5R (2016) 32GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

BLU Vivo 6 (2016) 64GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

BLU Life One X2 64GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

BLU Studio G2 8GB

55.8Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 854, Pixel density:195ppi

BLU Studio XL2 16GB

71.9Display size:6.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:244ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

BLU Vivo 5 (2016) 32GB

69.1-OS:Android

Blu Life OneX2

79.0OS:Android

Blu Energy X Plus 2

16.5OS:Android

BLU Vivo 5R (2016) 32GB

69.1OS:Android

BLU Vivo 6 (2016) 64GB

72.0OS:Android

BLU Life One X2 64GB

79.0OS:Android

BLU Studio G2 8GB

16.5OS:Android

BLU Studio XL2 16GB

36.5OS:Android

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