Review of GRAND M SIL-38. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances
Created date: 2018-02-24 22:06:59, Updated date: 2018-09-30 22:06:59
What are the strengths of the GRAND M SIL-38? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the GRAND M SIL-38 is right for you.
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Aspect | Score |
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Grip | 58/100 |
Screen size | 74/100 |
Screen quality | 25/100 |
Battery life | 53/100 |
CPU specs | 16/100 |
Multi-tasking | 5/100 |
Camera specs | 28/100 |
GRAND M SIL-38 's features, performance, reviews
GRAND M SIL-38 's size
The "GRAND M SIL-38" has a width of 73.0mm, a length of 145.0mm, and a thickness of 9.4mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "GRAND M SIL-38" is about 171.0g. You can feel some weight when holding it in one hand. You might feel tired if you operate it for a long time.
Assessing the overall ease of holding the "GRAND M SIL-38", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.
GRAND M SIL-38 's screen
"GRAND M SIL-38" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
In terms of screen quality, "GRAND M SIL-38"'s screen appears pixelated when displaying images and videos. You will notice some overall roughness as well.
GRAND M SIL-38 's CPU specs
With the 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "GRAND M SIL-38" has relatively low performance, and for gaming, watching movies and the like it may feel slightly lacking in power. However, for usage such as net browsing, phone calls, Twitter and Instagram you probably won't feel much stress.
The "GRAND M SIL-38" has only 512.0MB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "GRAND M SIL-38", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.
GRAND M SIL-38 's storage size
The data storage capacity of the "GRAND M SIL-38" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The "GRAND M SIL-38" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
GRAND M SIL-38 's camera specs
"GRAND M SIL-38" has a 5.0MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.
Also, "GRAND M SIL-38" has an 3.2MP front camera, which is a relatively low figure. It is good enough for taking profile photos for Twitter or Facebook, but as the images will appear pixelated, you may be frustrated when you need to take a selfie or print your photographs.
GRAND M SIL-38 's battery performance
The battery performance of the "GRAND M SIL-38" is 2200.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "GRAND M SIL-38" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.
GRAND M SIL-38 's general rating
The "GRAND M SIL-38" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of GRAND M SIL-38
Advantages of GRAND M SIL-38
- The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.
Disadvantages of GRAND M SIL-38
- The screen does not look very good.
- It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
- It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
- It has a relatively low-grade front camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
GRAND M SIL-38 's specs
GRAND M SIL-38 | |||||
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Maker | BLU Products | ||||
Brand | GRAND | ||||
Release date | 2017-06-16 | ||||
Color | Black/Silver | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 73.0mm x 145.0mm x 9.4mm | ||||
Weight | 171.0g | ||||
Display size | 5.0inch | ||||
Display type | TFT | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 480 x 854 | ||||
Pixel density | 195ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2200.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Mediatek MT6580 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 512.0MB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 5.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 3.2MP |