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BLU Vivo 5#4514

Released: 2016

BLU Vivo 5

Overall Score

32.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4514)32.9
Performance(#4470)57.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2313)77.9
Battery(#4389)25.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5093)44.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3150 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3150 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions151.9 x 74.6 x 6.9 mm (5.98 x 2.94 x 0.27 in)
Weight142.6 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver, 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
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass