BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 23:16:56, Updated date: 2021-10-20 20:01:52
We've conducted a detailed review of the BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB, 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.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 5966 smartphones |
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Assessment Items | Scores |
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Portability | 80/100 |
Screen size | 58/100 |
Screen clarity | 42/100 |
Battery duration | 29/100 |
Processing capability | 14/100 |
Multitasking | 5/100 |
Contents
- 1.The merits and demerits of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- 2.Features, Performance, and Reviews for the BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- 2-1. BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB 's size
- 2-2.The CPU performance of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- 2-3. BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB 's storage capacity
- 2-4. BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB 's screen
- 2-5.The camera function of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- 2-6.The battery performance of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- 2-7.Overall assessment of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- 3.Specifications of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB 's size
The "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" is 61.5mm wide, 123.6mm tall, and 10.3mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB", it weighs about 114.0g. The weight of this phone is such that you'll barely notice it at all even when using one-handed. As such, you shouldn't have any problems using it even for long periods of time.
Both the size and weight of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.
The CPU performance of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
The processing performance of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" is quite low at 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.
The "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" only has 512.0MB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.
In rating the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.
BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB 's storage capacity
The "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" has 4.0GB of data storage. This is fine if you mainly use email or social media sites, but if you plan to take photos and videos or play games, you should buy an upgrade.
Since the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" 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.
BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB 's screen
The "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" has a 4.0inch screen. It comes in a standard size, and the screen is adequate for most uses. Some users may feel that they would rather have a larger screen, however.
The screen quality of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" is such that images and videos can occasionally be somewhat blurry. For general usage however, it's largely not a problem.
The camera function of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
The main camera of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" is 2.0MP pixels, which is a very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your photos and videos, or rarely ever shoot or film with your smartphone, it should be no problem. But otherwise, you should choose a smartphone at least one tier higher.
The battery performance of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
The battery of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" has a capacity of 1300.0mAh, which is rather low. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB" is not very good. It's okay if you're just using it for calls and the occasional bit of browsing, but if you're going to browse for extended periods, play games or watch videos, you want a reserve battery pack.
Overall assessment of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
The "BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB"'s performance level is that of a budget smartphone. It's a bit too weak to use as a main smartphone, so if possible you should consider something slightly more powerful. However, it should be sufficient for people that only want to use the most basic functions, like making calls and browsing the internet, and for people that don't really use smartphones much.
The merits and demerits of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
The merits of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- Its design makes it very to carry around and hold with one hand.
- Its light and quite easy to hold.
The demerits of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
- The battery performance is not very good, so depending on what you're using it for, you might have to be careful to not run out of battery.
- The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
- The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.
Specifications of BLU Advance 4.0 M 4GB
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Maker | BLU | ||||
Release date | 2016-11 | ||||
Color | Black/White+Blue | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 61.5mm x 123.6mm x 10.3mm | ||||
Weight | 114.0g | ||||
Display size | 4.0inch | ||||
Display type | TFT | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 480 x 800 | ||||
Pixel density | 233ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 1300.0mAh | ||||
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 512.0MB | ||||
Storage size | 4.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 2.0MP | ||||
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