Overall Score
58.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3607)58.2
Performance(#4524)60.3
Camera(#4317)42.4
Display(#1563)79.5
Battery(#8134)43.5
Build(#6556)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU Vivo XL
Short Review
- The BLU Vivo XL features a sleek design with dimensions of 155.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 154g, available in Gold, Silver, Blue, and Pink.
- 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 the Mediatek MT6753 chipset, an octa-core 1.3 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which handle everyday tasks adequately.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and 1080p video recording, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3150 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop, it can be upgraded to 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device is equipped with a USB Type-C 2.0 port and retains a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Overall, the BLU Vivo XL provides a balanced set of features for its release period.
- Special features are limited, with no water resistance or stereo speakers included.
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
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
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, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions155.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.11 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Silver, Blue, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes