Review of BLU Grand Mini 8GB. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances
Created date: 2018-09-30 21:20:49, Updated date: 2021-10-20 13:14:44
We've conducted a detailed review of the BLU Grand Mini 8GB, 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.
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Assessment Items | Scores |
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Portability | 72/100 |
Screen size | 66/100 |
Screen clarity | 35/100 |
Battery duration | 35/100 |
Processing capability | 6/100 |
Multitasking | 5/100 |
Camera function | 21/100 |
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the BLU Grand Mini 8GB
BLU Grand Mini 8GB 's size
The "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" is 66.0mm wide, 132.0mm tall, and 8.6mm 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 Grand Mini 8GB", it weighs about 132.0g. 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.
Both the size and weight of the "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.
BLU Grand Mini 8GB 's screen
The "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" has a 4.5inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.
The screen quality of the "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" is such that images and videos can occasionally be somewhat blurry. For general usage however, it's largely not a problem.
The CPU performance of BLU Grand Mini 8GB
The processing performance of the "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" is quite low at 1.3GHz×2(2.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.
The "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" 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 Grand Mini 8GB"'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 Grand Mini 8GB 's storage capacity
The "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" has 8.0GB 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 Grand Mini 8GB" 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.
The camera function of BLU Grand Mini 8GB
The performance of the "BLU Grand Mini 8GB"'s main camera is rather low with only 5.0MP pixels. If you take a lot of pictures, then you'll likely be dissatisfied with what this camera has to offer.
The "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" comes equipped with a 2.0MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.
The battery performance of BLU Grand Mini 8GB
The battery of the "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" has a capacity of 1500.0mAh, which is rather low. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the "BLU Grand Mini 8GB" 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 Grand Mini 8GB
The "BLU Grand Mini 8GB"'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 Grand Mini 8GB
The merits of BLU Grand Mini 8GB
- It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
- It feels comparably light.
The demerits of BLU Grand Mini 8GB
- The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
- The back camera is quite low-spec, so its not really suited for taking pictures to upload to social media.
- The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.
Specifications of BLU Grand Mini 8GB
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Maker | BLU | ||||
Release date | 2017-08 | ||||
Color | Black/Rose Gold/Silver/Gold | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 66.0mm x 132.0mm x 8.6mm | ||||
Weight | 132.0g | ||||
Display size | 4.5inch | ||||
Display type | TFT | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 480 x 854 | ||||
Pixel density | 217ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 1500.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Mediatek MT6570 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.3GHz×2(2.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 512.0MB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 5.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 2.0MP | ||||
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