- Analysis by KJ David
Although it is considered a revamped version of the Studio X8 HD (S530) that came out in 2016, the BLU Studio X8 HD 2019 (S532) is nevertheless a modestly-specked Android Go smartphone tailored to first-time users and those looking for a cheap backup phone -- it was priced at 50 dollars as of this specs-driven review.
Its biggest cons come in the form of an ancient-sounding 1.3GHz quad-core processor 
that flounders in comparison to its 2016 predecessor's 1.4GHz octa-core engine, not to mention that it kills any chances of this BLU model joining Phonerated's list of eight-core-powered smartphones. Additionally, its unassuming processor is accompanied by a paltry 1GB-only RAM and a Mali-400 graphics engine that's pretty standard among low-end Androids.
Its array of pros and cons is also tainted by the absence of 4G LTE connectivity , which, at the time of writing, had become a standard facet, even in the lowest smartphone category -- check out some of the newest 4G phones here. This Studio model also suffers from a 2000mAh-only raw battery capacity , whereas a few of its entry-level rivals pack 3000mAh battery cells.
As for its selling points, the Studio X8 HD 2019's Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition operating system 
sets it apart from most other low-end smartphones on the market, since the forenamed platform is a stripped-down version of Android 8.1 Oreo that's designed to conserve battery power and storage. Also, it features watered-down versions of essential Google applications as a method of consuming less mobile data.
Its patterned battery lid winds up as a slight pro as well, if only because it separates the X8 HD 2019 from most other 2018 low-end options physique-wise. Additionally, its 5-inch HD (1280 x 720) IPS display sounds rather appreciable, knowing that several of its slightly-older unlocked BLU cousins settle for 540p (qHD) and 480p (WVGA/FWVGA) definitions only.
As for its cameras, this dual-SIM BLU phone touts a so-so 8-megapixel primary cam accompanied by a standard LED flash and a Full HD (1080p) maximum video-recording resolution. Sitting right above its display is an old-fashioned 5-megapixel-only selfie camera that's no different from what the original X8 HD model offers.
With an 8GB memory expandable by up to 64GB rounding out its low-caliber pros and cons, the Studio X8 HD 2019 sounds like a passable essentials-only smartphone.
On-paper Review rating: 
The Studio X8 HD 2019 can record high-resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) videos. Bravo! But we couldn't confirm whether it had an HDMI port or not. HDMI, which lets you connect to an HDTV, is not essential, but would be great on an HD phone.
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It's frustrating that we were not able to find information about its weight.
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Not only does it clock at 1.3GHz, it is even quad-core.
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We are talking about an above-average screen, making it a phablet: 5 inches and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels means about 10.68 square inches and an image sharpness of at least 294 dots per inch (DPI)!
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The Studio X8 HD 2019 doesn't come with an included memory card but it supports up to 64GB in memory expansion, which is convenient to store pictures and video clips shot with the included 8-megapixel camera.
Superior camera resolution - 8-megapixel
The selfie camera resolution seems just about average.
** This phone is also known as: BLU X8 HD 2019
*** These pros and cons are generated automatically based on our algorithm and the data we have on file for this cell phone. If you find a mistake, please let us know.
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