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BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-11-18 11:01:47, Updated date: 2020-04-15 17:02:20

Detailed review of BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB's features

Here's our thorough explanation of whether you should buy the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB. We thoroughly evaluated how easy it is to hold, its operability, processing performance, multi-tasking performance, and more. We also reviewed how much we recommend it when compared to other models.

Review of the product design of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB

Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets

When deciding whether to buy an BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB around and put it away.

Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" is a size that can easily be held in one hand. Even when holding it along with other things such as a wallet, its size makes it difficult to drop accidentally.

Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket

It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.

Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.

Ease of getting it in and out of your bag

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.

 

Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling

It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.

Ease of grasping the phone in one hand

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.

The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" feels too heavy to operate with one hand, so the device wouldn't be a good choice even if you are just going to use it for a short period of time. We suggest that you hold it tightly with both hands as it may hurt your hands if you use it with just one hand for an extended period of time.

Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand

Holding the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" with one hand tends to feel unstable when buttons are displayed on the edge of the screen. The size of the buttons doesn't make it impossible but it does make it more likely that you will drop it so take care.

The size of the buttons on the App

The buttons on the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" are displayed quite large. Because of this, it is difficult to press something by mistake and it feels very easy to use. Even with games that use small buttons, it's difficult to press something by mistake making it very easy to play.

Ease of typing in letters using the flick function

Keys on the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.

Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion

If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.

The size of the letters and the ease of operation

Because the display of the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" is much larger than ordinary phones, characters are displayed quite large. Therefore, it is suitable for reading long bodies of text and exchanging long messages while doing research.

Ease of reading sentences

Since the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.

The beauty of the overal screen

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.

Ease of writing sentences

For the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.

Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?

Whether it be a phone call, mail, or during a chat, the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" provides smooth performance. Even when using the phone in demanding situations, you can use the phone comfortably since there will usually be no lag.

Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?

If it is just SNS such as Facebook and Instagram, and some internet searches, the performance is enough. As a result, you will hardly ever find yourself frustrated or annoyed when using this phone.

Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?

Even if you start multiple apps at the same time or switch between apps frequently, you will have smooth performance. It can be said that the performance is more than enough if you just do research and SNS.

 

Summary of BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB performance and functions

The size and weight of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB

The body of the "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" is 72.9mm wide, 149.0mm long, and 7.9mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.9inch, and it weighs 187.0g. Compared to normal smart phones, it has quite an impressive size. It is easy to see and operate due to the large screen, but you can almost forget about using it with one hand. It is quite heavy and not really suitable for operating with one hand.

BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB
GRAND X LTE 8GB
BLU C6 (2018) 16GB
BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GBGRAND X LTE 8GBBLU C6 (2018) 16GB
ColorBlack/Silver/ /Black/Gold/Gray/Blue
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.9mm x 149.0mm x 7.9mm72.3mm x 146.0mm x 9.4mm77.6mm x 152.2mm x 9.4mm
Weight187.0g167.2g167.0g
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Display of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1520. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.

BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB
GRAND X LTE 8GB
BLU C6 (2018) 16GB
BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GBGRAND X LTE 8GBBLU C6 (2018) 16GB
Display size5.9inch5.0inch5.5inch
Display typeIPS LCDTFTIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1520720 x 1280720 x 1280
Pixel density285ppi293ppi267ppi
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The battery life of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.

The processing capability of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" uses the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 CPU with 2.0GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB. With a CPU of quite high performance, it has processing capability way above normal smart phones. It is hard to find cases where its performance is lacking from the perspective of CPU performance, and you can even say it is excessive. In addition, it has slightly more memory, which is more than adequate for general use. Most games can probably be comfortably enjoyed. Although I feel it may be slightly inadequate for 3D games, overall, there is no problem.

BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB
GRAND X LTE 8GB
BLU C6 (2018) 16GB
BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GBGRAND X LTE 8GBBLU C6 (2018) 16GB
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22MT6737Mediatek MT6580
CPU specs2.0GHz×8(8.0-cores)1.25GHz×4(4.0-cores)1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size3.0GB1.0GB1.0GB
Storage size32.0GB8.0GB16.0GB
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The camera of the BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB

The "BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB" has a back camera with 16.0MP. The front camera has 16.0MP. Its rear camera has slightly better performance compared to normal smart phones. While there are times when I feel it is lacking, it is able to take pictures with satisfactory quality almost all the time. In addition, compared to standard smart phones, its rear camera has quite high performance. It is great for scenery photography and such as it is able to take photos of quite high resolutions. While great for taking photos of things far away, I feel it may be lacking when photographing near objects.

BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GB
GRAND X LTE 8GB
BLU C6 (2018) 16GB
BLU Vivo XI (2018) 32GBGRAND X LTE 8GBBLU C6 (2018) 16GB
Rear-camera resolution16.0MP8.0MP8.0MP
Front-camera resolution16.0MP5.0MP5.0MP
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