BLU Energy XL E0030UU 6-inch
Pros
- Premium metal build
- Relatively thin
- Large and vibrant Full-HD AMOLED display
- Decent performance
- Outstanding battery life
Cons
- Old and heavily customized Android interface
- Weak low-light camera performance
Bottom Line
The BLU Energy XL might not have the best Android UI, and it is definitely not the cheapest smartphones out there. Regardless, when you consider the amount of tech you’re getting, it still offers remarkable value for money.
The BLU Energy XL is a 6-inch Android phablet that was released by BLU Products in July, 2016. According to reviewers, its strongest feature is the massive 5000mAh cell it employs to deliver up to three full days of battery life on moderate use. Other than that, users loved the phone’s brushed aluminum design, the large and vibrant Full-HD display and decent performance. On the other hand, many felt that given its recent release date, Android 6.0 Marshmallow should have been running things, rather than the older v5.1 Lollipop. Additionally, the 13MP camera is surprisingly below par, especially in low light. The BLU Energy XL is a stunning budget-friendly device for the large-phone enthusiasts.
- Weight: 0.46 lbs
- Processor: MT6753 1.3GHz
- Display Size: 6 inch
- RAM: 3GB
- Operating System: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Battery Life: 36 hours
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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PCMag July 5, 2016
The Blu Energy XL is a relatively affordable unlocked phablet with a massive battery and a premium build.
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Specifications
| RAM | 3GB |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Google Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Weight | 0.46 lbs |
| Battery Life | 36 hours |
| Connectivity | GSM | HSPA | LTE | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | GPS | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 | 3.5mm jack |
| Internal Storage | 64GB |
| Removable Memory | microSD (up to 64 GB) |
| Display Size | 6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Graphics | Mali-T720MP3 |
| Additional Features | microSD card reader, Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 6.33 x 3.20 x 0.33 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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