BLU Studio 7.0 – a 7-inch smartphone that costs $150

BLU has announced a 7-inch snartphone which is dubbed the BLU Studio 7.0. Normally any device with a screen size within that range is called a Phablet but the company is stating the Studio 7.0 is a smartphone.

The BLU Studio 7.0 features a 7-inch HD display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (expandable up to 64GB) and a 1.3GHz dual-core processor. Other specs info includes a front 2MP camera, a rear 5MP autofocus camera, and can access 4G HSPA+ speeds up to 21Mbps on any GSM network in the US.

The BLU Studio 7.0 packs a 3000mAh battery, measures 9.4mm in thickness and would only cost you $150. The handset is purchased unlock and compatible with any network in the US where it would be sold exclusively on Amazon.

BLU Studio 7.0 Key Specs
• Display – 7.0-inch 600 x1024 HD with Capacitive Touchscreen
• Processor – 1.3 GHz Dual-Core with Mali 400 graphics GPU
• OS – Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat
• Camera – 5MP, autofocus with LED Flash, HD 1080p@30fps video recording; Front – 2.0MP
• Connectivity – WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v3.0, Hotspot, micro-USB, FM Radio
• Network – (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, (4G HSPA+ 21Mbps) 850/1900 or 850/2100
• Memory – 1GB RAM
• Storage – 8GB internal memory; up to 64GB via microSD slot
• Dimensions – 187.5 x 103 x 9.4mm
• Battery: Li-Ion 3000mAh
• Colours: White, Grey, Blue, and Gold.