Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The phablet is an interesting device. Not just a phone, not just a tablet. I have many other devices but this one is certainly unique. First of all, in terms of a phone, it’s huge. I’ve attached photos of it with my BLU Vivo phone on the left and my Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge on the right. You can see how much larger it is! It weighs in at 8.8 oz (vs 4.7 for my Samsung phone) but it doesn’t feel that much heavier when handling it. The processor seems a bit sluggish, with a lag from the time I select an app until it opens. The screen is clear and fairly sharp, but the sound quality is tinny - probably due to only one forward facing speaker. I have a Kindle Fire about the same size, and the screen clarity seems similar but the sound on the Kindle is phenomenal. When comparing volume, I noticed that the volume is not as loud as that of my Samsung phone (big difference). This BLU phablet definitely falls short in the sound department. This also doesn’t come with an included case like the BLU phone I have. That’s a slight disappointment, but for the price you really get what you pay for. You do, however get earbuds, a charger, and a screen protector. The back is slightly rounded and is made of a dotted (looks perforated, but it’s not) soft-touch plastic. It’s easy to hold despite its large size. If you’re looking for an entry-level device and you have a tight budget, this would certainly fit the bill. Just beware that you can’t use these unlocked devices on Verizon’s network (unless it’s a Verizon phone that was unlocked). We learned this from experience!