BLU Products, a Miami-based company specialized in
selling affordable unlocked phones in the US, is getting ready to release a
brand new Android handset. Called Vivo XL4, this new BLU smartphone is
succeeding the Vivo XL3 from earlier this year and offers a modern design
(including a notched display) at an accessible price.
While the BLU Vivo XL4 hasn't been officially
announced, it's already listed on Amazon - here and here. Priced at US$ 149.99,
the new device is not in stock yet and will ship "within 1 to 3
months." Aspect-wise, the Vivo XL4 resembles the Vivo XI+ (BLU's first notched
phone - released several months ago for US$ 249.99). However, the specs of the
Vivo XL4 aren't on par with those of the Vivo XI+, although they're not bad for
a US$ 150 smartphone.
One of the highlight features of the BLU Vivo XL4 is
its 4,000 mAh battery that should last "at least a full day" on a
single charge. The handset further offers a 6.2-inch screen with 720 x 1520
pixels, fingerprint scanner, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable storage space,
USB Type-C, and a dual rear camera. The processor that's powering the Vivo XL4
is a MediaTek Helio P22 - a decent octa-core CPU specifically designed for
affordable mid-range smartphones. At the moment, it's not clear what Android
version the new device is running, though we assume it's Android 8 Oreo.
Blu Vivo XL4 specifications
- 6.2” HD+ 19: 9 All Screen Design with Curved Glass Display
- 2.0GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 + AI Processor
- 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- Android ?
- 13MP + 2MP with flash
- 13MP front-facing camera with flash
- Dimensions: ?
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- 4G LTE (1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/28/66) 3G: (850/900/1700/1900/2100): US compatibility Nationwide on all GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, metro PCS, and others
- 4,000mAh battery with 5/2A Quick Charge; Encrypted Fingerprint Sensor
The BLU Vivo XL4 comes with US warranty and is
compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile (including their prepaid brands), but
won't work on Verizon, Sprint, or US Cellular.
