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Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
5.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.2"
13+ MP, f/2.0
Camera
Camera
13+ MP, f/2.0
2800 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Android Guys
Android Guys

BLU has an excellent smartphone in the BLU S1, and perhaps the “S” will stand for “stellar” after another iteration or two. BLU needs to fix a few essentials and perhaps even bump up the future S2’s price to accommodate fast charging and USB Type-C charging, and the BLU S series will be hard to beat...

- Deidre Richardson, Android Guys

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We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the BLU S1 user manual here.

BLU backs up the S1 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

If your S1 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact BLU support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find BLU's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
5.2"

The BLU S1's screen size is 5.2 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6750 Octa core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS).
Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP, f/2.0 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2800mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 2800 mAh battery. BLU's performance ratings are 1440 minutes.

BLU S1 Specs

Overview
Release Date October 31, 2017
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat

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Processor MediaTek MT6750 Octa core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.67 W/kg
Body: 0.95 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Unknown
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 13+ Megapixels, f/2.0
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 282 pixels
Size 5.2 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 2800 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1440 minutes
Standby Time Up to 25 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Black, Gray, Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.73 x 7.28 x 0.84 cm (5.8 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 137 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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