BLU Studio X10+ Review: Affordable Android Smartphone

BLU Studio X10+ (2020) – Detailed English Specifications

The BLU Studio X10+ is an entry-level Android smartphone announced in Q3 2020, targeting budget-conscious users seeking basic connectivity and essential features. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 chipset, featuring a 5.5-inch FWVGA IPS display, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera, and runs Android 10 (Go edition) for optimized performance on limited hardware.

1. Core Overview

Category	Details
Announcement/Release	Q3 2020 (Global)
Model Code	S012EQ (official model identifier)
Network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900; HSPA 850/900/1900/2100; No 4G LTE support
OS	Android 10 (Go edition) (no official OS updates specified)
MSRP (2020 Launch)	~$60 (unlocked, global)
Colors	Black, Blue, Green, Red
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

2. Key Hardware Specifications

Display

Feature	Specification
Type & Size	5.5″ IPS LCD, 480×960 (FWVGA), 18:9 aspect ratio, ~195 PPI
Interface	Capacitive multi-touch (5-point), 16M colors, basic brightness control
Protection	Plastic screen protection (no glass specified), basic scratch resistance

Body & Design

Feature	Specification
Dimensions	146.6×72.3×9.0 mm (5.77×2.85×0.35 in)
Weight	167g (battery included)
Build	Plastic back and frame, lightweight design
Input	Capacitive touchscreen, physical volume/power keys, front-mounted capacitive keys (Back/Home/Recent)
Extras	3.5mm audio jack, single bottom-firing speaker, vibration motor, LED indicator

Performance

Feature	Specification
Chipset	MediaTek MT6580 (28nm); Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7; Mali-400MP2 GPU
Memory	1GB LPDDR3 RAM; 32GB eMMC 4.5 internal storage
Storage Expansion	microSDXC (up to 64GB, dedicated slot – no SIM sacrifice)
Sensors	Accelerometer only (no gyroscope, proximity, or ambient light sensors)

Camera System

Feature	Specification
Rear Camera	8MP single camera, f/2.2 aperture, LED flash, 720p@30fps video recording
Front Camera	5MP single camera, fixed focus, 720p@30fps video recording
Camera Features	Basic scene modes (auto, portrait, night), LED flash for rear camera

Battery & Power

Feature	Specification
Battery	2550 mAh removable Li-Ion
Charging	5W wired charging via micro-USB 2.0 (no fast charging)
Battery Life	Talk: Up to 8h (3G); Standby: Up to 200h; Video playback: Up to 4h

Connectivity

Feature	Specification
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0 (A2DP)
GPS	Basic GPS (no GLONASS/BDS)
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0 (data/charging)
Audio	3.5mm jack, loudspeaker, FM radio

3. Software & User Experience

UI: Android 10 (Go edition) with lightweight apps, data-saving features, and simplified interface for low-RAM devices.
Productivity: Basic Google apps (Go versions), document viewer (limited format support), voice call/messaging.
Multimedia: Basic video playback (720p max), FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack for headphones.
Security: Pattern/pin/password lock (no fingerprint or face recognition).

4. Core Advantages & Limitations

Advantages	Limitations
Low price (~$60), dual SIM support	No 4G LTE; limited to 3G/HSPA networks
Removable 2550 mAh battery for easy replacement	1GB RAM + MT6580 chipset struggle with multitasking
3.5mm audio jack, microSD expansion (up to 64GB)	Basic 5-point touch, no proximity/gyro sensors
Lightweight (167g) and compact design	FWVGA display (480×960) with low ~195 PPI

5. Quick Specs Summary

Feature	BLU Studio X10+ (2020)
Display	5.5″ FWVGA IPS LCD, 480×960, 18:9, ~195 PPI
Chipset	MediaTek MT6580, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, Mali-400MP2
Memory	1GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD up to 64GB
Cameras	8MP rear (LED flash); 5MP front
Battery	2550 mAh removable Li-Ion, 5W charging
Network	2G/3G only, dual SIM
Weight	167g, 9.0mm thickness