BLU Studio 5.0 K User Reviews

I picked up this phone for 80 dollars and it hasn't let me down. It resembles a Samsung S5, but I am not sure if cases are interchangeable since this phone has more rounded corners. It is about the same dimensions as an HTC One m8, but a bit lighter since it is made of plastic. 4GB or rom and half a gig of ram is not optimal for high graphics gaming, but 2d games and social media apps work without any lagging. Some people will take issue with the low pixel density screen, which doesn't look as vibrant as high end phones. Multitouch works and seems responsive enough even with a screen protector. It takes two normal size sim cards, which is handy if you switch carriers often or travel abroad. There is a micro SD card slot; I highly recommend buying one. It is quad-band GSM so it should work in most countries. I use it with AT&T and sometimes it loses the signal completely. To fix this I usually have to take it to the other end of the house to get a signal. I'm not sure if this probem is the phone or dodgy 3g coverage near my house. The battery charges fast and lasts all day, but I haven't let it run down completely so I don't have any numbers for you. I don't like the single front facing camera, which takes grainy pictures. The flash isn't much help either in the dark but it can be used as a flashlight.

What I really like about this phone is the lack of undesirable software bloat like Carrier IQ which invade your privacy. The phone comes with a mostly stock version of android 4.2 that can upgrade to 4.4 and can be rooted with Kingo root. It comes with standard google apps and an app that lets you listen to a built in FM radio.

Overall, If you want something that looks like a Galaxy, but don't want a contract or need the high specs, this phone is for you. It could be a good phone for teens since it is relatively cheap and won't bend in your pocket.