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BLU View 5
BLU View 5 Highlights and Overview
The BLU View 5 is a budget-friendly smartphone for the North American smartphone market, and the direct successor to the previous Blu View. The phone features a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The display offers a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the BLU View 5 is powered by a MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22 quad-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz. This is paired with 3GB of RAM for handling everyday tasks. Storage capacity is 64GB, expandable up to an additional 128GB with a microSD card (sold separately).
On the back, you’ll find a dual camera system consisting of a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. A dedicated 8MP front-facing camera is available for selfies and video calls. Both the rear and front cameras can record videos at 1080p resolution.
A 4000mAh non-removable battery keeps the phone powered. The BLU View 5 runs the Android 14 operating system. In terms of connectivity, the phone features Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack (availability may vary by market). The BLU View 5 comes in Gray color.
BLU View 5 Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850/1900 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA Bands 850/1700/1900 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 2/4/5/12/13/66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As | BLU View 5 |
| Announced | 2024, February 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, February |
BODY
| Dimensions | 165.31 x 75.51 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 165.3 grams |
| Build | Glass front / Plastic body |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD touchscreen / 16M colors |
| Size | 6.56 inches, (82.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (269 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core CPU (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 3GB + 64GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 128GB via microSD card |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Double Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 13MP, F1.8, Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 |
| Camera Features | Autofocus / HDR / LED flash |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel front camera |
| Camera Features | FaceID / AI Beauty |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Bottom Chin |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Pol 4000mAh battery |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Gray |
| Box Contents | BLU View 5 / Charging Brick / USB cable |
BLU View 5 User Reviews and Opinions
Disclaimer Note
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
