American mobile manufacturer Blu has launched two new Android smartphones – Advance A5 and Advance A5 Plus. Both the smartphones feature similar design elements but differ in terms of specs/features. The new handsets come with an affordable price tag. Read more to find about Blu Advance A5, Blu Advance A5 Plus Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Blu Advance A5 | $89.99 (approx Rs 5,780) |
| Blu Advance A5 Plus | $109.99 (approx Rs 7,000) |
The Blu Advance A5 comes at $89.99 (approx Rs 5,780) in the US. The higher-end Blu Advance A5 Plus is priced at $109.99 (approx Rs 7,000). The new smartphones are available to purchase on Amazon.com.
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Specifications and Features
| Specifications | Blu Advance A5 | Blu Advance A5 Plus |
| Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 | 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor |
| RAM | 1GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB (expandable up to 64GB) | 16GB (expandable up to 64GB) |
| Display | 5-inch, HD (720×1280 pixels) | 5.5-inch, full-HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | 8MP with flash | 13MP with flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP with flash | 8MP with flash |
| Battery | 4000mAh | 3080mAh |
| Dual SIM | 2,000mAh Li-ion | Li-ion |
While the Blu Advance A5 features a 5-inch display with HD (720×1280 pixels) resolution, the Blu Advance A5 Plus sports a 5.5-inch HD display. Both the smartphones feature an aluminum body and a 2.5D curved glass display. The new handsets use CNC milling technology that keeps the excessive heat out of the smartphone.
The single SIM smartphones run Android 7.0 Nougat OS and will receive Android Oreo update. Both smartphones support standard connectivity options including 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. Sensors on the new phones include a Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, and Ambient light sensor.Additionally, LED flash modules are present on front and back.
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Blu Advance A5 Plus
The Blu Advance A5 Plus is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor along with 2GB RAM and Mali T720 GPU. The 16GB internal storage can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 64GB). On the camera front, the Blu Advance A5 Plus sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.
Blu Advance A5
When compared to Advance A5 Plus, the Blu Advance A5 comes with lower specifications. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor and 1GB RAM. The 16GB internal storage can be further expanded up to 64GB. On the camera front, the new smartphone features an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. It is backed by a 2,000mAh Li-ion battery.
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Conclusion
The new Blu Advance A5 and Advance A5 Plus smartphones offer decent capabilities at affordable prices. The advanced cooling technology makes the new smartphones runs smoothly without heating issues. As of now, there is no information about Indian launch or price. We hope the new handsets hit the Indian shores in coming months. Can Blu Advance A5 and Advance A5 Plus be a decent addition to the budget smartphone segment in India? Let us know in the comments section below.
