Overall Score
28.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#5207)28.8
Performance(#4828)55.3
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5510)40.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BLU S1
Short Review
- The BLU S1 features a compact design with dimensions of 147.3 x 72.8 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 137g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- It has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which provides adequate multitasking capabilities for basic tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2800mAh, which supports standard usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward but may lack some modern features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in black and gold colors, but it lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the BLU S1 is a basic smartphone that meets essential needs without advanced features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions147.3 x 72.8 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight137 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass