Overall Score
58.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3606)58.2
Performance(#4511)60.3
Camera(#4292)42.4
Display(#1556)79.5
Battery(#7995)43.5
Build(#6438)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Vivo 5
Short Review
- The BLU Vivo 5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.9 x 74.6 x 6.9 mm and a weight of 142.6g, available in Silver and Gold.
- Its 5.5-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent visuals with a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, an octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 3GB of RAM, ensuring adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with PDAF for quick focus and a 5 MP front camera for selfies, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps.
- The battery capacity is 3150 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop, it can be upgraded to 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device uses a USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- It does not feature stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the BLU Vivo 5 combines a solid build with satisfactory performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP3
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3150 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3150 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions151.9 x 74.6 x 6.9 mm (5.98 x 2.94 x 0.27 in)
Weight142.6 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, 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✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes