Overall Score
29.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#5134)29.1
Performance(#5737)47.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5912)20.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5573)40.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BLU J5L
Short Review
- The BLU J5L features a compact design with dimensions of 144 x 72.3 x 11.2 mm and a weight of 155g, making it easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T820 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, along with an 8 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2200 mAh, which supports standard usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 10 (Go edition), the software is optimized for lower-end hardware, ensuring smooth operation.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in multiple colors: Blue, Black, Violet, and Tan.
- It features a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack, catering to traditional audio preferences.
- Overall, the BLU J5L offers essential features in a straightforward package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020
Announced2020
DescriptionFor USA
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T820
Memory32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144 x 72.3 x 11.2 mm (5.67 x 2.85 x 0.44 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue, Black, Violet, Tan
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer