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BLU Z5 -GSM Unlocked Dual Sim -Blue
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Brand | BLU |
Model Name | Z5 |
Wireless Carrier | Straight Talk |
Cellular Technology | 2G |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Color | BLUE |
Screen Size | 1.8 Inches |
Wireless network technology | GSM |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 MB |
About this item
- Display: 1.8-inch QVGA display with 128 x 160 pixel resolution for crisp visuals.
- Memory: 32MB internal storage and 32MB RAM for apps and media storage.
- Camera: VGA rear camera for capturing photos and videos.
- Battery: 600mAh battery provides up to 6 hours of talk time.
- Connectivity: GSM connectivity with support for 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 2.76 x 1.97 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
ASIN | B07MZDL3YB |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
RAM | 512 |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Microphone |
Scanner Resolution | 128 x 160 |
Other camera features | Front |
Form Factor | Bar |
Color | BLUE |
Battery Power Rating | 900 |
Phone Talk Time | 6 Hours |
Manufacturer | BLU |
Date First Available | January 21, 2019 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Standing screen display size | 1.8 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 MB |
Battery Capacity | 600 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 4.54 Grams |
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Product Description
The X5 was designed to be compact yet offers a stylish presence with many color options. A pattern graces the battery cover for a great aesthetic enhancement. Available in Black, Blue, Cyan, Grey and White.
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Customers are not happy with the battery life, call quality and compatibility of the cellular phone. For example, they mention that it doesn't hold any charge, the speaker is very bad and the ringtone is not too loud. They also dislike reception, and performance. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, value, and quality.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the cellular phone. Some mention it's a good phone, great basic little phone, and not bad at all. However, others say that it was very cheaply made, has a ton of bad reviews, and did not work.
"It was great for what I tried to do. The quality was fine. Very lightweight and a cool color." Read more
"...turned on and was working but when I tried to put my sim card in I broke the slot. I tried the other slot and it did not recognize my sim card...." Read more
"Great item as described! Good deal!" Read more
"The phone is good and cheap. But the battery is bad, I have to charge it every. It should not be like that because I only use it to receive text...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the cellular phone. Some mention that the price is worth it, and they're shocked at the quality for the price. However, others say that it's a waste of money, feels a little cheap, and is a very basic phone.
"Great item as described! Good deal!" Read more
"Why is there no SIM card.. SIM card is so cheap but it's not there...." Read more
"...Last minute decision. Cheap price. I’d rather not mess with the sim card in my iPhones for assorted reasons. One’s locked to the carrier anyway...." Read more
"...It feeels a little cheap however I believe as long as it is not used to play kickball it wil be durable enough for a backup phone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the cellular phone. Some mention it's simple to use if you grew up with these types of phones before it went. They say they can easily text to it and they can respond easily. They also say it has a very basic web browser, all you need to check news or google stuff. However, others say that there are not enough directions to operate the device, it'd be hard to use, and there was no printed documentation on how to activate and operate the phone. They mention that texting is not easy but possible, and that it'll be easy to butt dial because there is no lock for the phone
"...searching on Amazon to figure out the thing cause the directions are pretty worthless...." Read more
"This mobile phone is very easy to use, ordered it so I can add another sim card to it, but I figured that the language I wanted to receive text..." Read more
"...There was no printed documentation on how to activate and operate phone. I found a bit of information online, but hardly enough...." Read more
"Dont like this phone, its very basic.Not enough directions to operate this device" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the cellular phone. For example, they mention that it simply doesn't work, it refuses to work with that SIM, and that it doesn' work in the US. Some say that the functions are extremely limited and that the phone has bad signal inception.
"Followed the instructions but it didn't work, even fully charged wasn't able to make a phone call." Read more
"If u have a regular sized chip it probably works fine but works terrible with the micro chip that most carriers use these days you may be able to..." Read more
"...It works with Ting just fine! They got great customer service by the way. This was the cheapest way for me to port the number...." Read more
"Bought the phone for my daughter, went to put her a sim in and it won’t work, when I looked up the eim number it says it’s locked to a certain..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the cellular phone. They mention that the phone does not recognize the sim card, the recommended sim is not compatible, and the dual sim feature does not work. Some customers also report that the simm card has stopped registering and the phone is useless without sim cards.
"...inside of these phones and instructions to insert the SIM card but no SIM card...." Read more
"...I tried the other slot and it did not recognize my sim card. Maybe it just doesn't work with Consumer Cellular." Read more
"...Unfortunately, it is has been impossible to find a SIM card that is compatible with this phone and has reliable service, thus defeating the purpose..." Read more
"...That’s not true. There is a web browser. Also the SIM card recommended is not compatible with the phone. So there’s that...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the cellular phone. They mention that it dies quite fast, and the phone won't stay charged. Some say that the battery may not survive a call of 15 minutes.
"...the battery lasts a few days at most compared to some 2 wks in the older phone...." Read more
"Unsure about the battery life! But only need it for incoming messages from my international number! 🧡..." Read more
"It’s good for calls only. Reliable and long battery life. Texting is hard because the buttons are small." Read more
"The phone is good and cheap. But the battery is bad, I have to charge it every. It should not be like that because I only use it to receive text...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the reception of the cellular phone. They mention that it is unusable on phone network, has zero network support, and does not work with any network. Some customers also report that the camera is not functional, and the network will not recognize the phone. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the phone, and recommend it to others as a poor choice.
"...The reception seems poorer as well. It works but not as good as I had hoped." Read more
"...but it does not recognise the t-mobile sim. it always says no sim. no network. i tried both sim slots and none of them recognise the sim. No good...." Read more
"...radio FM and torch ... voice not clear with 3 g network... only works 2g networks" Read more
"It is very difficult to find a network that supports this device...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the call quality of the cellular phone. They mention that the speaker is very bad, making it hard to hear the other person on a phone call. They also say that the voice is not clear with 3G network, the ringtone is not too loud, and that it is not compatible with Straight Talk.
"...I liked it. Ultimately I returned it because 2G voice quality is a step down from LTE. If the voice quality was better, I would have kept it...." Read more
"...Cons:- Ring volume is not too loud even if u go highest levelOnly 2 ringtones options available" Read more
"in any other situation - you will have a hard time to hear anyone. it feels like bad signal but it's not...." Read more
"...THIS IS IT!! Strictly calling and texting only!! It has Tetris and some other game on it which is fine...." Read more
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I cam looking on Amazon for a cheap unlocked GSM phone to use with Ting. This fit the bill. Decided to take a shot and it did what I needed. Took a little while with some searching on Amazon to figure out the thing cause the directions are pretty worthless. Used a nail clipper (I have no fingernails haha) to pry it open. To do that on the bottom right (as in my 2nd pic) just pry in the groove there and it'll come apart eventually. You'll prob have to work around it to get it all off. Then after figuring the right position for the sim card (last pic) got that going. I first tried the top part thinking that's where it goes, but it has to go all the way down. It works with Ting just fine! They got great customer service by the way. This was the cheapest way for me to port the number. I took a picture of the way the battery goes. It only goes in one way. I saw another question about using the flashlight, to do that you can access it from the menu or long pressing the 0 button that has the icon. To turn it on you long press the Phone icon on the right with the slash through it (and very little power icon I just noticed).
Volume sounds really loud. Can't comment on battery since I've only taken one call so far to verify my number with Google Voice. This phone screams perfect for kids to stay in touch with their parents. I think I'll keep it as a backup phone and one to travel with (if that ever starts happening again) abroad. Overall outside of the lackluster instructions, it seems like a great phone for what it is.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
I cam looking on Amazon for a cheap unlocked GSM phone to use with Ting. This fit the bill. Decided to take a shot and it did what I needed. Took a little while with some searching on Amazon to figure out the thing cause the directions are pretty worthless. Used a nail clipper (I have no fingernails haha) to pry it open. To do that on the bottom right (as in my 2nd pic) just pry in the groove there and it'll come apart eventually. You'll prob have to work around it to get it all off. Then after figuring the right position for the sim card (last pic) got that going. I first tried the top part thinking that's where it goes, but it has to go all the way down. It works with Ting just fine! They got great customer service by the way. This was the cheapest way for me to port the number. I took a picture of the way the battery goes. It only goes in one way. I saw another question about using the flashlight, to do that you can access it from the menu or long pressing the 0 button that has the icon. To turn it on you long press the Phone icon on the right with the slash through it (and very little power icon I just noticed).
Volume sounds really loud. Can't comment on battery since I've only taken one call so far to verify my number with Google Voice. This phone screams perfect for kids to stay in touch with their parents. I think I'll keep it as a backup phone and one to travel with (if that ever starts happening again) abroad. Overall outside of the lackluster instructions, it seems like a great phone for what it is.
I wanted to have a small and easy-to-use phone for that only purpose, so I wasn't expecting much.
I would recommend it if you know you'll be using it for another SIM card when traveling or whatever, to receive calls and messages in supported languages, but not more than that.
This product looks and feels like 1990s “state of the art” cellphone technology. Remarkably slim and small, it lacks even the most basic of interactive screens. All entries are essentially accomplished “pick & pray” using the smallish keys. For example, to enter letter “S” you have to keep depressing the #7 key repeatedly. Watch the undersized screen as your entry cycles through letters “P, Q, R” individually before the letter “S” you’re seeking pops into view. Than hit “enter” and move on to the next letter or number you want to enter. I can’t begin to imagine having to deal with such archaic functionality while waiting in line at a busy airport, lost out on the road somewhere or wandering on a crowded big city sidewalk.
The only literature enclosed was a small leaflet that demonstrates how to insert the battery (which ships packed outside the phone). No instruction manual included. Since the battery diagram doesn’t explain that the phone’s entire back panel needs to be prayed off with a sharp-bladed tool to gain access, it took quite a while for me to figure this out and install the battery. Sim cards are also inserted or changed-out through this archaic method. There was no printed documentation on how to activate and operate phone. I found a bit of information online, but hardly enough. Needless to say, I’ve sent mine back.
My advice if needing a cheap phone for a foreign trip or other shorter period would be to buy a used or refurbished Apple, Samsung or other top-branded phone. Even a 10-year old Apple iPhone would be miles ahead of this product for ease of use, functionality and overall design. Older phones can sometimes be found selling for a fraction of what they sold for new. Spend a little more. Save yourself a bunch of headaches.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2022