BLU G80 review

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BLU G80 review

BLU G80 is a basic smartphone for the American market. It is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek processor, has 3 cameras and has 64 GB of internal storage. To this we must add a satisfactorily large screen with a standard aspect ratio. The IPS matrix suggests good picture quality. What else the BLU G80 offers, we will tell in the following lines.

BLU G80 Specifications

  • Release date: 2020, June 24
  • Colors: Black, Green
  • Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm.
  • Weight: 185 g.
  • Screen: 6" in, 720 x 1600, IPS LCD
  • Camera : Triple, 13MP
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6763 Helio P23 (16 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Memory: 64GB 3GB RAM
  • Battery: 4000, Removable Li-Po
  • Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Operating system: Android 10
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

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Design

If you are looking for a modern phone at a low price with a green or black body color, it is a good idea to stop at the BLU G80. This model enjoys its modern design, rounded shapes and comfortable dimensions. You can unlock it conveniently using the fingerprint scanner located on the back panel. There we find another positioned top left block of cameras. The company logo is visible in the lower left corner. From then on, the back of the BLU G80 looks quite stylish. The light plays nicely when it hits the surface. The rounded shapes help to hold the device firmly in the palm of your hand.

To protect the BLU G80's case from scratches, we recommend using a case.

The front of the smartphone is mainly a screen with a "drop" of space for the front camera.

Display

The BLU G80 is adorned with a 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19: 9. The matrix is ​​IPS. The picture is bright, clear and contrasting. You will be happy to watch for hours on this screen a variety of content - photos, videos, videos, etc. Its size predisposes to text processing, writing work messages and exchanging correspondence.

It can be said that the display of the BLU G80 is endless. The picture is eye-catching with realistic colors. The ratio of the screen to the entire front of the device is over 82%, which is an excellent indicator for a budget device.

Productivity

Beneath the attractive look of the BLU G80 lies the Mediatek MT6763 Helio P23 chipset, which consists of 8 cores. It is complemented by the Mali-G71 MP2 graphics accelerator, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, which can be expanded with a memory card up to 256 GB.

The smartphone comes with Android 9 operating system and company interface. These features allow you to achieve good performance and you can easily surf, use various applications and play games.

For any user accustomed to the specifics of Android, this phone will instantly like it. From the settings you can set the desired parameters so that you do not notice that you have changed your device for a new one. This one can immediately take on the role of the old one, offering, of course, updated features and an extremely stylish look.

Cameras

As for the photo capabilities of the BLU G80, you should know that the rear camera is triple. The main sensor is 13-megapixel. It is complemented by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. The front camera is single, 13-megapixel and with it you will be able to take exciting selfies.

With the BLU G80 in hand, you can record videos with a maximum resolution of 1080 pixels. For better image quality, you have LED flash, HDR mode and standard filters.

In the camera application, the user can use a set of interesting modes to enhance the photos. You can choose between night mode, panorama, beautification, slow motion, professional mode and more.

Autonomous work

BLU G80 has a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh and support for fast charging technology with a power of 10 W. You can enjoy up to two days of battery life. For more economical use, you will need the charger at the end of the second day.

With fast charging technology, you can count on 100% charge in less than 2 and a half hours.

Conclusion

BLU G80 is an interesting budget phone that you will like from the first minutes you hold it in your hand. Its design allows you to be proud of your choice of model. The smartphone is stylish, has an exciting endless screen and skillfully selected body colors.

To the relatively high performance we must add good cameras for this class of cameras. Various opportunities are provided for achieving higher quality staff.

Pros:

  • Beautiful design
  • Large screen
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Support for fast charging technology
  • Support for working with 2 SIM cards
  • Possibility to expand the storage
  • Decent autonomous work

Cons:

  • Higher productivity could be offered
  • No NFC support
  • There is no protective glass on the screen

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the BLU G80 and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by BLU.

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Hello, I am Richard Taylor, a technology expert and journalist from the UK. I have a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham. My passion is the latest technology, especially smartphones. That's why I chose to test, analyze, and write expert reviews about them. My technical expertise, combined with a deep passion for technology and years of experience, has made me a trusted source of information. Over the years, I have written reviews for various sites, but for quite some time now, I have been writing exclusively for PhonesData. You can see more about me here or read all my smartphone reviews here.

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