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BLU Grand M3#5105

Released: 2018

BLU Grand M3

Overall Score

29.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5105)29.3
Performance(#5508)49.4
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#5998)54.4
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5515)40.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BLU Grand M3 features a compact design with dimensions of 149.1 x 70.5 x 9.8 mm and a weight of 154 grams, making it easy to handle.
  • It sports a 5.34-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 201 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • The device is powered by a 2500 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), it offers a streamlined experience for essential applications.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
  • The phone has a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Available in black and gold, the design is straightforward without water resistance.
  • Overall, the BLU Grand M3 is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor USA

Display

Size5.34"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~201 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8100
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions149.1 x 70.5 x 9.8 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity