Overall Score
53.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#6905)53.9
Performance(#9079)54.3
Camera(#5826)42.1
Display(#6877)67.3
Battery(#8148)43.5
Build(#6570)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Grand M3
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149.1 x 70.5 x 9.8 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes