Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3946)57.3
Performance(#4509)60.3
Camera(#4289)42.4
Display(#4762)70.5
Battery(#3326)51.0
Build(#10889)68.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU G50
Short Review
- The BLU G50 features a compact design with dimensions of 147.8 x 70.9 x 10.1 mm and a weight of 190g, available in Black, Blue, Red, and Green.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 293 ppi.
- Performance is driven by an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video recording, along with an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 4000 mAh, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 10, the software experience is straightforward without any heavy customizations.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device also features a USB Type-C 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the BLU G50 offers essential features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, September 18
Announced2020, September 18
DescriptionFor USA
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUIMG8322
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions147.8 x 70.9 x 10.1 mm (5.82 x 2.79 x 0.40 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10
OS VersionAndroid 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes