Blu Life Pure XL

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Affordable, Powerful, Premium build, Rich AMOLED display, MicroSD and dual SIM slots
Performance This is easily one of the fastest phones I've ever used. I know that Mediatek has its, um..."quirks," but the Helio x10 is no joke. It's a beast. Also, it's got 3 GB of RAM, Storage 64GB is the only option with this phone, which is how it shou...
Decent handling, Snapdragon 800 holds up, 32GB of storage out of the box, Priced competitively for an unlocked device

Cons:

Heavy UI layer, Uneven camera performance, Very large, even for phablet lovers
Capacitive Buttons Yeah, they're here. But I will say this: there is quick access to Google Now by longpressing the home button, which is great. Because of that, I don't actually hate the capacitive keys...but I'd rather see onscreen navigation...

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Last revision on July 1, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Affordable, Powerful, Premium build, Rich AMOLED display, MicroSD and dual SIM slots
Performance This is easily one of the fastest phones I've ever used. I know that Mediatek has its, um..."quirks," but the Helio x10 is no joke. It's a beast. Also, it's got 3 GB of RAM, Storage 64GB is the only option with this phone, which is how it shou
Decent handling, Snapdragon 800 holds up, 32GB of storage out of the box, Priced competitively for an unlocked device
Affordable. Big, sharp display. Solid rear- and front-facing cameras. Snapdragon 800 processor

Reviewers Didn't Like

Heavy UI layer, Uneven camera performance, Very large, even for phablet lovers
Capacitive Buttons Yeah, they're here. But I will say this: there is quick access to Google Now by longpressing the home button, which is great. Because of that, I don't actually hate the capacitive keys...but I'd rather see onscreen navigation
Underwhelming battery performance, Poor display color accuracy; oversaturated tones, Weak brightness output with the display, Lots of bloated software features, Massive size makes it tough to hold
Uninspiring design, Performance is brought down by unoptimized software, Camera quality is only decent at best, No LTE, Unenjoyable software experience
Clunky, overwrought Android skin. No 4G LTE. Glossy plastic build

Expert reviews and ratings

Smartphones with astonishing spec sheets gain plenty of attention. The bigger the numbers, the more excited we get about the device in question. The trouble is, we know that getting all hot and bothered this way is foolish. Nothing’s every as good as it sounds on paper, but we ignore the rule and still do it. The Blu Pure XL has a spec sheet that’s drool-worthy, so we were very keen to give it a...

By Digital Trends on February 10, 2016

The Blu Pure XL is an affordable unlocked phablet with a premium build and powerful hardware, making it a compelling alternative to major...

By PC Mag on November 20, 2015

Blu Pure XL7.4/10design7/10hardware7/10software7/10performance8/10value8/10While Blu itself has called a handful of phones "flaghips" over the past couple of years, this is the first one that really deserves that title. It's packing all the hardware it...

By Android Police on September 21, 2015

What do we get with the BLU Pure XL? Indeed, it's a monster of a phone because it features a 6.0-inch Quad-HD Super AMOLED screen, a formidable octa-core MediaTek Helios X10 chip, 24-megapixel camera, dual-SIM slots, 64GB of internal storage, and even a...

By Phone Arena on September 17, 2015

6.5 The BLU Life Pure XL is priced fairly competitively and gets the job done. There are, however, numerous devices in this price segment that still offer a better...

By Android Authority on June 02, 2014

I know BLU is mostly known for budget smartphones, but this device is actually one you need to pay attention to. 2015 has been BLU's boldest year when it comes to design and hardware improvements, and the BLU Pure XL is proof of the company's evolution....

By Pocketnow on October 10, 2015

BLU, the Florida-based company, has largely focused on solid, extremely affordable smartphones, but their latest offering is definitely an exception. Featuring flagship-level specifications but an affordable price point as well, does this new device...

By Android Authority on October 06, 2015

The Life Pure XL sits in an interesting position: it's a $400 flagship-quality phone, so it's essentially in direct competition with the new OnePlus One. While I realize there's a lot to like about the One from a user's perspective, that doesn't...

By Android Police on May 16, 2014

The unlocked and affordable Blu Life Pure XL smartphone has potential thanks to its superb display and great cameras, but it's hamstrung by clunky software and a lack of LTE...

By PC Mag on May 12, 2014

BLU presenta el BLU Pure XL: 6 pulgadas QHD, Helio X10, 3GB de RAM, 64GB, 24 megapíxeles, 3500 mAh con carga rápida y Android 5.1 Lollipop por 350 dólares.BLU no es una marca muy conocida a nivel mundial pero tiene un público fiel entre los más...

By faqsandroid.com on September 09, 2015

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