The American company Blu is going rugged this time around. The company brings in a new and affordable rugged smartphone to console those that have a broken phone. The Blu Tank Xtreme pledge to survive accidentally drop and it’s also both dust and water-resistant. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Yes, this will make a good alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro.
Blu Tank Xtreme Full Specs Summary
- Announced: 2020, January
- Blu Tank Xtreme Release Date: 2020, January
- Dimensions: 153.6 x 71.8 x 10.2 mm (6.05 x 2.83 x 0.40 in)
- Weight: 178 g (6.28 oz)
- Sim Card: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Size: 5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~195 ppi density)
- Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Chipset: –
- CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Mali-T720
- Internal Memory: 32GB 2GB RAM
- Expandable Memory: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Rear Camera: 13 MP + 2 MP
- Selfies Camera: 8 MP
- USB: MicroUSB 2.0
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4200 mAh battery
- Colors: Black
Design And Display
In terms of body design, the phone is built to look rugged and it’s rugged. In other words, this is not a device to flaunt around, rather one to make trouble. Don’t get it twisted, one punch on the phone may send it to the repair shop and don’t hit it against the wall. That aside, the Blu Tank Xtreme is not that heavy as it measures 153.6 x 71.8 x 10.2 mm in dimensions and weighs 178 grams.
The phone is portable and will make a good companion to blue-collar workers. On the front, there are thick bezels both on the top and bottom of the screen. Well, it still manages to give 5.5 inches which have IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. The screen has a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio, and 195 PPI density.
Camera
On the camera department, the Blu Tank Xtreme has a combo rear camera that consists of 13 MP with an additional 2 MP shooter. The camera features an LED flash for low background shooting and it can also record 2K videos at 30 seconds per frame. It has a front camera of 8 MP for selfies and video calling.
Hardware And Software
On the hardware, the Blu Tank Xtreme has a Quad-core processor handling its assignment at a speed of 1.3 GHz. As you can see, this what mid-range devices carry. So you won’t be able to enjoy sensitive 3D games on this phone. Nevertheless, the Mali-T720 GPU will ensure you get the best of what you paid for when it comes to graphics. The phone is powered by the Android 9.0 Pie operating system.
Storage Capacity And Sensors
The Blu Tank Xtreme has an internal storage of 32GB that is paired with 2GB RAM for a smooth ride. The memory is also expandable using micro SD card up to 128GB. The sensors on the rugged phone are Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, and proximity.
Battery Power And Network Connectivity
The Blu Tank Xtreme has a massive nonremovable battery capacity of 4200 mAh without fast charging technology. The battery will surely last a full day when fully charged. It has dual SIM with 4G LTE Network and other regulars such as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth, A-GPS, FM radio and micro USB 2.0.
Blu Tank Xtreme Price And Availability
The Blu Tank Xtreme is now available for purchase at a price of $130. You can order the phone in Black color only.
