Miami-based Blu is known for selling decent
smartphones at affordable prices, and perhaps also for its not-too-original
designs. The company's newest handset, the Blu S1, is definitely an example of
unoriginality, as it looks way too much like a OnePlus 5.
There is one thing that's certainly designed
differently on the Blu S1 - the rear camera. Unlike on the OnePlus 5, the main
camera of the S1 is a single 13 MP unit that's positioned in the middle of the
back. Another aspect that's not noticeable immediately: the Blu S1 is not made
out of metal.
Since it's
sold for US$ 179.99 unlocked, the Blu S1 doesn't offer high-end features. For
example, its 5.2 inch screen only has 720 x 1280 pixels, while the processor
inside is an octa-core Mediatek 6750. Also on board are a fingerprint scanner,
a 5 MP front-facing camera, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of expandable storage space.
The new smartphone packs a 2800 mAh battery, and runs Android 7 Nougat.
You can buy
the Blu S1 from Amazon (US warranty included). The handset works on most
carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and even Sprint, but it's not
compatible with Verizon.
