- Analysis by KJ David
A quick view of the BLU Studio View's pros and cons tells us that it's a little brother to the Studio View XL in every sense of the word, downgrading from the XL's already-middling 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 screen to a 5.5-inch interface with a mere 1280 x 640 HD+ resolution 
and a dismal pixel density count of only 260ppi -- so much for mimicking the top phablets with its wide 18:9 aspect ratio 
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Its cons also include the absence of a 4G LTE network adapter , which, to us here at Phonerated, sounds deal-breaking by 2018 standards, especially since LTE has become a staple smartphone facet around the time of this specs-driven review. Additionally, the Studio View might want to go back to the drawing board in terms of hardware, since its prehistoric 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6580 processor and paltry 1GB-only RAM put it at a huge disadvantage versus many of its budget-class rivals, some of which run on elementary eight-core processors (Explore the best eight-core phones here).
Setting those drawbacks aside, the Studio View does have some redeeming qualities, one of which is its 2850mAh battery power , which we find generous, at least compared to the sub-2500mAh power caps offered by a lot of models that run on similar hardware setups. The combination of its encrypted quick access feature and fingerprint detector comes off as a pro as well, if only because a lot of its rivals in the entry-level category still pass up on such security facets.
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Heading over to the imaging department, this Studio model is unlikely to impress anyone with its middling 8-megapixel primary camera , but it does deliver typical budget-tier features like an LED flash and a Full HD (1080p) maximum video-recording resolution. As for selfies, though its 5-megapixel front camera sounds mediocre when it comes to raw pixel resolution, the fact that it is accompanied by a front-firing LED flash could appeal to budget-cautious users who place selfies above everything else.
Unlike most older entry-level Androids, which are fitted with polycarbonate exteriors, the Studio View's pros and cons are encased by a metal housing . It also comes with a tolerable 16GB/8GB internal memory expandable by up to 64GB and it runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat OS out of the box.
Summing up, the BLU Studio View calls out to pragmatic users who don't mind dealing with low-end hardware components if it meant an above-average (in this class) battery capacity.
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