- Analysis by Christelle Nina
In today's fast-changing and ever-evolving phone market, a number of users still prefer to stick to the classic phone silhouette, hence this model from BLU's Tank Xtreme lineup. As the only phone with a physical alphanumeric keyboard in the said range, it shoots for rugged-device aficionados who are also into the simplicity of the old-school design.
The BLU Tank Xtreme 2.4 has an IP65 rating 
which certifies it to be water- and dust-resistant . In addition to this, its dual-injection rubber exterior , according to BLU, makes it shock-resistant .
Compared to similar phones from other brands, the Tank Xtreme 2.4 noticeably suffers a bit concerning its memory specs. With only 32MB of storage 
and 24MB of RAM , it lags behind these offerings from Mobiwire and Plum. Memory-hoggers aren't left with totally no options, however, as the available local memory may at least be supplemented by a MicroSD card (up to 64GB) .
Next on this pros and cons list, we give attention to this phone's camera specs. It doesn't offer much except for a VGA camera , which is predictably-unimpressive compared to some of its competition. On the other hand, it's equipped with an LED flash , which helps alleviate the imaging situation a bit.
On the topic of its battery, the BLU Tank Xtreme 2.4 relies on a 1650mAh power tank . This is a promising number in its subcategory, and as shown in the comparison below, it comes second only to its BLU sibling, the Tank 3. Being able to offer 16 hours of talk time and 30 days of stand-by also puts it in a good position.
These pros and cons reveal that the BLU Tank Xtreme 2.4 is, just like most phones from the brand, relatively-basic compared to other rugged devices of the same design. With this, it's a probable choice for those who are just really looking to equip themselves with a sturdy phone -- without regard for extra frills or features.
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** This phone is also known as: BLU Tank 2.4 Xtreme, BLU T450
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