Lowest price yet. 4G Dual Sim-Free Smartphone. Windows 8.1 Upgradeable to Windows 10
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
5.0" IPS Display, 8MP Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
4G Works on all UK networks
Top comments
chancooluk to coldo
23 Nov 1515#26
For an Android phone, yes, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage is not enough. However, the situation is completely different on Windows Phone.
Windows Phone runs very well with only 1GB RAM, it even runs well with only 512MB.
Also, 99% of apps in the Windows Store can be installed to the Micro SD card, with only a minor increase in app launch times if using a slower SD card. Stability of the apps installed to the SD card is not compromised in Windows Phone.
PhilK to imzy82
23 Nov 154#44
When I had one, Whatsapp played quite well, and my father in law uses one and he's happily using Whatsapp.
Fact is MOST of the apps you want ARE available, despite the twaddle from the anti Windows phone brigade.
pontprennau to jedijacobs
23 Nov 154#7
this works beautifully. one sim can use data and that sim sits in. 4g. the other sim sits in 2g. this has caused me some issues with a three payg sim which can only sit in 3g or 4g, luckily the bt mobile sim I have (ee) can sit on 2g. there is an app you can get that allows you to install some of the Lumia only apps. Yes I recommend this phone, it's not a 640 dual sim but it's also a lot cheaper:)
nickmorc
23 Nov 154#31
Windows is much easier to use than android which is normally bloated with junk. Don't start me on the amount of updates to the apps on android.
Having used all, pound for pound you will get a better phone on windows. Granted not all of the apps are there, but things like Facebook etc are.
You can easily move or store apps on the SD card, which does not always work that well on an android phone, even with the latest android software.
My son has a Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, lot of phone for the money, its just so annoying to use once you have tried windows.
Anyway each to their own and just my two pennys worth.
Latest comments (104)
wenttoabetterplace
4 Dec 15#104
I asked Blu on twitter when the Win10 Mobile software would be released. Here's their reply;
"There is no specified date for the release, If an update is made available we will let everyone know through social media!"
So what are people's thoughts regarding installing the Windows 10 Insider Preview? Blu devices aren't included on the Microsoft device recovery software....so I feel like it's a much bigger risk to take.
Has anybody installed the W10 Preview?
szigmon123
2 Dec 15#103
Does anyone know a "transfer my data" equivalent app that works on this as the lumia one can't be installed?
paggy123
24 Nov 15#89
grrr...price gone up to 99 :disappointed:
Coffee100 to paggy123
28 Nov 15#102
£59 now
mash
24 Nov 15#91
looks like i missed out. : (
Coffee100 to mash
28 Nov 15#101
It's £59 now, I just got one.
Coffee100
28 Nov 15#100
They're not selling the grey one anymore cos of problems.
whymeuk1
27 Nov 15#98
Does anyone else's phone constantly restart?
Is it a software update issue? Do I need to download / apply a fix?
Thanks
nelgrd to whymeuk1
27 Nov 15#99
Hi, mine went through a couple of updates and a couple of reboots. I think one
of the updates was to fix a reboot issue.
You could possibly keep checking for software updates in the menus or just leave it on and it should install the updates itself and stabilise.
If it doesn't Amazon are great for prompt replacement of defective products.
Hope this helps.
chancooluk
25 Nov 15#97
Received my yellow one today, first impressions are good.
The speaker is very quiet at full volume, so you may need add some extra loud mp3 ringtones from a PC.
Also, it has a similar issue to the Lumia 535 where screen stutter is concerned (not screen sensitivity). If you notice that scrolling isn't smooth, this should fix it: Go to Settings, then Ease Of Access, then switch off 'Screen Magnifier'.
c0stas1000
24 Nov 15#96
Delivered in less than 24 hours. Nice size, screen looks great, both sim cards work fine and EE 4G data is on. Here Maps not preinstalled but easily installed through the Phone System Updater app. I don't think you can get more for less than £50 delivered.
smelladeal
24 Nov 15#95
:laughing: Ha ha, now it says #1 Best Seller in mobile phones & smartphones ! Only because it was half the advertised £99 for the last couple days. :smile:
hcc27
24 Nov 15#94
Mods, Please expire this deal. Now £99.
topcaty
24 Nov 15#93
Thank you
keify
24 Nov 15#92
Showing at£99 on Amazon now.
szigmon123
24 Nov 15#90
Thank you very much.
Ordered the phone yesterday, so will give it a go when it arrives. I'm finally upgrading my lumia 800, but as the satnav is my most used feature I needed to make sure I could get it working
fleabittenvarmint
24 Nov 15#88
Yes; mine has both sims active simultaneously for calls and text, and sim one for data. I have a work and personal line and can make and receive calls on both.
Mike000999000
24 Nov 15#87
Thank`s chan - over the internet texts and photos. She did say its good for sending photos, but my contract only gives me 2gbs data but unlimited texts and calls so I can email her photos and text or call her.
So why does, she say I should get whatsapp?
Told you, she talks 99% Rubbish, and the other 1%? on Make-Up etc, probably.
potatokid
23 Nov 151#6
Been looking at this for hour or so, was going to get a cubot x15 (android) which retail's about same as this, but now this is reduced hmmmm. Personally not a fan on the window tile layout, read various reviews saying windows phones will become obsolete and dont support various apps etc etc. This one doesnt come with a actual plug to charge and just one screen protecter. Cubot has plug and 2 screen protecters. Tech wise I really havent got a clue what to look for, both say the cameras are not brill, but not sure which is the best? So confusing, buying for bf who has rubbish samsung young android and uses virgin pay as you go big talk sim (so calls deals only data extra cost per day) currently he doesnt us any apps or internet like me we are really dated with are mobile use just calls/texts/camera this is due to the fact are phones are rubbish so we don't ever bother. He would like iphone but way too expensive.
hcc27 to potatokid
23 Nov 15#50
I'd say make your choice based on the ecosystem he prefers (Android vs Windows).
The Windows App store has moved on in leaps and bounds from a few years back, almost all the main apps you'll see on Android or iOS are covered either natively or by 3rd partly apps. A glaring omission is a native YouTube app which has a lot to do with Google's attitude to MS, but there are very good 3rd party alternatives.Further, there's no Google Drive, Google Play Music, Google Chrome etc for Windows phone so if your bf uses these systems/ apps on Android he won't find any joy with a Windows phone. He can of course migrate to Outlook, OneDrive, Dropbox etc.
That's not very good, given that both iOS and Google were well entrenched in their userbase by the 2nd-3rd year. Many tech editors do admit that developer support for Windows Mobile is significantly behind that for iOS or Android; that's understandable, if you were a developer you'd want to target the largest market you can get for your app.
I'd say take your bf to a phone store, let him have a good play with a Windows Mobile phone, and ask him to make the decision. You can even order the Bluwin and return it to Amazon if he doesn't like it, being Amazon they'll of course take it back. The charging adaptor is really a non-entity, this phone should charge with any old microUSB charger you have at home.
Coffee100 to potatokid
23 Nov 15#68
This phone doesn't have a plug???? How do you charge it?!?!
BlackwellNik to potatokid
24 Nov 15#86
Cool story, braulein.
bavi014
24 Nov 15#85
Thanks Op, ordered one, vollecting today from pass my parcel..price gone back to £99.99 to prevent more orders...should be expired
Zardoz
23 Nov 15#84
Good info, thanks for that. Just ordered one for other half, she doesn't really need maps but may come in handy some day.
chancooluk
23 Nov 15#83
It's an internet chat app, similar to text messaging (SMS) but over the internet. It can also be used for sharing photos, videos, and placing internet phone calls.
Dryosh
23 Nov 15#82
It's ok android and apple bragging about 3 zillion apps on its stores but when you consider that 3 million of them are "fart" apps it kinda takes the shine off it.
Mike000999000
23 Nov 15#81
Whats-whatsapp? My niece go`s on about it, but I can`t listen to her she talks 99% rubbish and I haven`t got time to listen to get to the 1% sense....................life to short, if you know whatsapp I mean.....
littletime
23 Nov 15#80
Still can't buy the Pure XL anywhere
sikiliza69
23 Nov 15#79
Gave my sis my one year old 925 , so now using a borrowed S3 as my first android phone.
Funny thing is after hearing so much about how much android had more apps than windows, i expected the experience to be better but it isn't....and that is not even a jab at android it's just my experience.
Suffice to say that i'm waiting to get the 930 as soon as the 950 launch pushes its price down...any moment now...:smirk:
I now appreciate the low light camera capabilities shots on the lumia..
However it's worth repeating that if running more than a few simple apps, a minimum of 2GB RAM may recommended... but such phones at this price will come before long.... :man:
Been waiting for this to come down in price for ages, glad I waited and have ordered it!!
GlennTheBaker
23 Nov 15#72
On the contrary, caps lock seems to be working rather too well.
nickmorc
23 Nov 154#31
Windows is much easier to use than android which is normally bloated with junk. Don't start me on the amount of updates to the apps on android.
Having used all, pound for pound you will get a better phone on windows. Granted not all of the apps are there, but things like Facebook etc are.
You can easily move or store apps on the SD card, which does not always work that well on an android phone, even with the latest android software.
My son has a Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, lot of phone for the money, its just so annoying to use once you have tried windows.
Anyway each to their own and just my two pennys worth.
koalauk to nickmorc
23 Nov 152#71
+1
doggboy10
23 Nov 15#65
was going to buy with the intention of using as a more versatile satnav (utilising the great here app) but seeing as that app is no longer available on the windows store then I might have to give it a miss. shame really
ibblackberry1 to doggboy10
23 Nov 15#67
Does google maps not work?
slayermatt to doggboy10
23 Nov 15#70
I thought Nokia released Here Maps on the Play Store?
Edit: They did
Coffee100
23 Nov 15#69
Why?
chomer
23 Nov 152#29
Just bought a couple of these for the outlaws as its a decent sized screen.They only need to press the tiles for calls and texting and as the screen is bigger i might even receive a message thats not in some form of code. If they get confident they may even take the odd photo too!.
Coffee100 to chomer
23 Nov 15#66
Haha. Love ur comment. I need one for mum and your comment hits the spot!
raptorcigs
23 Nov 151#62
Just got 2, thanx op
Baz417 to raptorcigs
23 Nov 15#64
You are most welcome ☺☺☺
kpearsoncj
23 Nov 15#59
JUST BOUGHT THIS FROM AMAZON £50 AND SELLING MY LUMIA 640 AS I NEED THE CASH SHOULD MAKE £50 PROFIT WHICH IS DECENT AS WAS GONNA BUY THR LUMIA 535 THAT IS ON OFFER IN ARGOS FOR £39 BUT HAD SOME VOUCHER LEFT OVER SO ONLY PAID£44 SO SHOULD BE GOOD EVEN IF ITS JUST WORKS AS A VIDEO AND MUSIC BROWSER :smiley:
hatton420 to kpearsoncj
23 Nov 153#63
Perhaps you should treat yourself to a new keyboard now as your "Caps Lock" seems to be broken.
adamski1410
23 Nov 151#40
Bought one 2 weeks ago for £79.99, very good phone for the money. Great for £49.99.
Great phone for someone who is not interested in new tech and use phone for talking, texting and checking email or Facebook. Doesn't not have here maps.
Apps in Windows store are limited but the main ones are there. Phone is surprisingly fast.
akersj to adamski1410
23 Nov 151#61
I bought one 10 days ago - quick phone call to Amazon and they refunded me the £30 difference. Definitely worth a shot.
akersj
23 Nov 151#60
You can also switch the phone regional settings and language to "English (United States)" reboot and then download and install it. Once installed switch back to "English (United Kingdom)" and reboot. Job done!
Tarquin8484
23 Nov 15#58
Ah, well if you can switch the data conn in software - no problem. Can both SIMs potentially receive calls (active) at the same time (with this specific phone)?
hcc27
23 Nov 15#57
Yes you're right, Windows Mobile may be on a slippery slope. Tech articles such as these which appeared after the MS write down of the Nokia purchase don't inspire confidence either:
Agree with most of your post, however Windows phone market share has now fallen to 1.7%. Unless Win 10 provides a miracle I honestly think it's going to go the way of Betamax. Which is a shame, because the OS is actually pretty good.
Tarquin8484
23 Nov 15#53
Is it correct that one SIM slot is only 2G capable? Seems a bit naff.
fleabittenvarmint to Tarquin8484
23 Nov 15#55
Not naff; that's the case with most dual sim phones. You can choose which one you want to enable data on from within Windows - no need to physically switch sims between slots. I'm perfectly happy with mine... :man:
potatokid
23 Nov 15#54
thanks well, the boyfriend and myself use no apps at the moment as we run very basic slow android phones and don't have data packages, so we just use the internet at home and in the office. So there will be no apps either of use would miss tbh as not using any. It is an interesting thought...would amazon let you return the Blu? I am a prime customer but I wonder if they would really be 'this' good tbh, sounds to good to be true. Regards going in a shop my bf has no time for this we both work all the time so no time to physically go in store, plus hate the pressure sell. I suppose I am waiting for someone to give me a view on cubot phones, there are various nice ones they do. I did a web search 'blu win hd v's cubot' but nothing :disappointed:
dave859
23 Nov 15#52
I've ordered the orange one for my daughter's birthday.
hcc27
23 Nov 15#51
Thanks for that tip, very useful. Unfortunately HERE was sold off to an automotive consortium recently, we may see Windows Phone support being withdrawn over the coming years.This was the last stage of MS's divestiture of Nokia assets. What a shame as I found HERE maps and navigation to be superior to many others (not a surprise, they were based on Navteq mapping technology that has been around decades)..
Im leaving windows back to IOS because of the store, its good in some ways but still too far behind the main two
smelladeal
23 Nov 15#48
50 quid for a 5 inch 4G HD phone, from Amazon. :smirk: And it`s not Black Friday yet. You lucky people. :smile: Hoot as heel, as they say in Scotland. :stuck_out_tongue:
scousethief
23 Nov 15#47
Good price for the phone, voted hot
Had a Windows now for over a year via work , theyre not bad theyre just not great, the apps library is pretty sparce considering and the ones that are there either work as they should ( you dont get points for an app working correctly) or are seriously atrocious.
For a basic phone that happens to have an average camera and less than stellar choice of apps then the majority of windows phones are excellent , but if you want an all in one device i would prefer Android devices.
Hightowerman
23 Nov 15#46
NOOOOO i had just decided to go back to android for best price and spec then then this comes up. Noooooo what to do people. ultra 6 or UMI fire or this deal??? Only one app that i dont get is BBC on windows but never missed it. and also a few apps could be updated to this century on windows but its not the biggest problem
imzy82
23 Nov 151#45
Thank you PhilK and chanooluk
imzy82
23 Nov 15#42
Can somebody tell me if you can downloaded whatsapp on this fone?
chancooluk to imzy82
23 Nov 15#43
Yes, WhatsApp is available.
PhilK to imzy82
23 Nov 154#44
When I had one, Whatsapp played quite well, and my father in law uses one and he's happily using Whatsapp.
Fact is MOST of the apps you want ARE available, despite the twaddle from the anti Windows phone brigade.
Definitely worth checking out that app, but I tried that over the weekend and it missed a few apps I know are on windows phone and completely misinterpreted what some other apps are so gave me poor/wrong alternatives. You're best bet is probably just to have a look here - https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/apps/windows-phone - and see if they have the app you want.
Having used windows phone in the past, I actually quite a few apps are better than their android counterparts - including Spotify and Facebook - BUT there are still quite a few holes in the app store.
Quids
23 Nov 15#38
Any reviews on this phone anyone? Can't seem to find one.
dazzy999 to Quids
23 Nov 151#39
Seriously ??? you need a crash course in searching
Torn between this and an iPhone 6 rip off (goophone) any opinions??? Goophone is android made to work just same as iPhone 6...
shylander
23 Nov 15#35
Bought one for my sons Xmas. Bargain :smiley:
Decentbloke
23 Nov 15#34
Can anyone who has one of these say whether or not it has aptx for audio over Bluetooth? Microsoft has said all Lumia phones got aptx with the "Denim" software update, but can't find any info about other Windows phones.
hukduserr
23 Nov 15#33
i agree
kingcrimson
23 Nov 151#32
Great mobile
c0stas1000
23 Nov 15#18
Can anybody recommend a good case or preferably bumper for this one? Cheers
chancooluk to c0stas1000
23 Nov 15#23
It comes with a fitted gel case in the box.
nintendolinky to c0stas1000
23 Nov 15#30
You get a case with it :smiley:
plumberman01
23 Nov 15#28
tbh he doesnt use much..yet..but im going for the voda smart ultra £100 amazon. Will unlock and use the three sim as seems cheapest option for him. Thank you xx
TheBishDude
23 Nov 151#27
Bought one of these for £100, pretty good phone.
coldo
23 Nov 15#25
1 GB ram and 8gb is the killer for me , minimum 2gb /16gb is an absolute now I feel otherwise the phones full with 4 apps . yes I know you get expandable storage , but not all apps can be stored on SD cards and if they can they can become unstable .
chancooluk to coldo
23 Nov 1515#26
For an Android phone, yes, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage is not enough. However, the situation is completely different on Windows Phone.
Windows Phone runs very well with only 1GB RAM, it even runs well with only 512MB.
Also, 99% of apps in the Windows Store can be installed to the Micro SD card, with only a minor increase in app launch times if using a slower SD card. Stability of the apps installed to the SD card is not compromised in Windows Phone.
szigmon123
23 Nov 15#20
Can any one confirm if here drive is definitely free on this? Lots of people seem to say it is, but I haven't found anyone yet who has actually installed it.
opaninkofi to szigmon123
23 Nov 15#21
Here is free on android so should definitely be free on this phone
chancooluk to szigmon123
23 Nov 152#24
Here Drive can be installed, but it currently isn't available on the Windows Store for any phones that don't already have it pre-installed.
To install it, you need an app from the store named 'Phone System Updater'. Use that app, and navigate to the HERE section, select the apps from there. You will then be re-directed to the Windows Store in order to download them.
tearfly
23 Nov 15#22
Does he use Snapchat? Then get Android, Snapchat isn't available on Windows. To be honest I would advise you to get Android anyway, it has all the apps he'll want. Windows mobile is a dying platform.
PhilK
23 Nov 152#19
No it doesn't. ONLY drawback of Windows phones are the limited number of apps, yet theres still more than enough and you'll find most of what you're after on these phones anyway. They're great phones to use. BETTER than Android actually
sradmad
23 Nov 151#17
good find op, heat added :smiley:
plumberman01
23 Nov 15#16
aww ok thank you xx
crhap84
23 Nov 15#15
The App Store is really limited on Windows, even the big name apps like Facebook Spotify and Instagram are no where near the level they are on android, I'd avoid it and wait for an android phone on offer
coventgamer
23 Nov 15#13
looks like hyc
chancooluk
23 Nov 15#12
Great price, can't decide which colour to choose...
Also, I would have expected a price drop for the BLU WIN Jr too, which has been £54 for months. Instead they have raised the price to £69.
shug119
23 Nov 15#10
Looks good for price
sam_of_london
23 Nov 15#8
No UK 800 band. Only Chinese TDD.
klemo to sam_of_london
23 Nov 15#9
It states in the specs it has FDD: B20(800)
jedijacobs
23 Nov 151#5
How does dual sim work?
I've got an orange sim and an O2 sim...
Any pointers on this being the best dual sim for the money or any others at all?
pontprennau to jedijacobs
23 Nov 154#7
this works beautifully. one sim can use data and that sim sits in. 4g. the other sim sits in 2g. this has caused me some issues with a three payg sim which can only sit in 3g or 4g, luckily the bt mobile sim I have (ee) can sit on 2g. there is an app you can get that allows you to install some of the Lumia only apps. Yes I recommend this phone, it's not a 640 dual sim but it's also a lot cheaper:)
u664541
23 Nov 152#4
bought 2
FlappyPappy
23 Nov 151#1
Tempted, this any good?
Dryosh to FlappyPappy
23 Nov 153#3
Good phone but experience has taught me to never buy a windows phone unless it's a Lumia.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
5.0" IPS Display, 8MP Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
4G Works on all UK networks
Top comments
Windows Phone runs very well with only 1GB RAM, it even runs well with only 512MB.
Also, 99% of apps in the Windows Store can be installed to the Micro SD card, with only a minor increase in app launch times if using a slower SD card. Stability of the apps installed to the SD card is not compromised in Windows Phone.
Fact is MOST of the apps you want ARE available, despite the twaddle from the anti Windows phone brigade.
Having used all, pound for pound you will get a better phone on windows. Granted not all of the apps are there, but things like Facebook etc are.
You can easily move or store apps on the SD card, which does not always work that well on an android phone, even with the latest android software.
My son has a Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, lot of phone for the money, its just so annoying to use once you have tried windows.
Anyway each to their own and just my two pennys worth.
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"There is no specified date for the release, If an update is made available we will let everyone know through social media!"
So what are people's thoughts regarding installing the Windows 10 Insider Preview? Blu devices aren't included on the Microsoft device recovery software....so I feel like it's a much bigger risk to take.
Has anybody installed the W10 Preview?
Is it a software update issue? Do I need to download / apply a fix?
Thanks
of the updates was to fix a reboot issue.
You could possibly keep checking for software updates in the menus or just leave it on and it should install the updates itself and stabilise.
If it doesn't Amazon are great for prompt replacement of defective products.
Hope this helps.
The speaker is very quiet at full volume, so you may need add some extra loud mp3 ringtones from a PC.
Also, it has a similar issue to the Lumia 535 where screen stutter is concerned (not screen sensitivity). If you notice that scrolling isn't smooth, this should fix it: Go to Settings, then Ease Of Access, then switch off 'Screen Magnifier'.
Ordered the phone yesterday, so will give it a go when it arrives. I'm finally upgrading my lumia 800, but as the satnav is my most used feature I needed to make sure I could get it working
So why does, she say I should get whatsapp?
Told you, she talks 99% Rubbish, and the other 1%? on Make-Up etc, probably.
The Windows App store has moved on in leaps and bounds from a few years back, almost all the main apps you'll see on Android or iOS are covered either natively or by 3rd partly apps. A glaring omission is a native YouTube app which has a lot to do with Google's attitude to MS, but there are very good 3rd party alternatives.Further, there's no Google Drive, Google Play Music, Google Chrome etc for Windows phone so if your bf uses these systems/ apps on Android he won't find any joy with a Windows phone. He can of course migrate to Outlook, OneDrive, Dropbox etc.
The problem with the Windows Mobile ecosystem is that they it was very late to the party. Looking to the future, pundits predict Windows Phones to be having around a 4% share of the smartphone market by 2019: http://www.winbeta.org/news/idc-predicting-windows-phone-with-3-6-market-share-in-2019
That's not very good, given that both iOS and Google were well entrenched in their userbase by the 2nd-3rd year. Many tech editors do admit that developer support for Windows Mobile is significantly behind that for iOS or Android; that's understandable, if you were a developer you'd want to target the largest market you can get for your app.
I'd say take your bf to a phone store, let him have a good play with a Windows Mobile phone, and ask him to make the decision. You can even order the Bluwin and return it to Amazon if he doesn't like it, being Amazon they'll of course take it back. The charging adaptor is really a non-entity, this phone should charge with any old microUSB charger you have at home.
Funny thing is after hearing so much about how much android had more apps than windows, i expected the experience to be better but it isn't....and that is not even a jab at android it's just my experience.
Suffice to say that i'm waiting to get the 930 as soon as the 950 launch pushes its price down...any moment now...:smirk:
I now appreciate the low light camera capabilities shots on the lumia..
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Blackview-BV2000-5-0-Android-5-1-WCDMA-Phone-MTK6735-Ocata-core-1-0GHz-1G/32513702932.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Blackview-BV2000-Smartphone-MTK6735-Octa-core-1280-720-HD-IPS-Android-5-1-5-0/1686011_32513650736.html
However it's worth repeating that if running more than a few simple apps, a minimum of 2GB RAM may recommended... but such phones at this price will come before long.... :man:
Having used all, pound for pound you will get a better phone on windows. Granted not all of the apps are there, but things like Facebook etc are.
You can easily move or store apps on the SD card, which does not always work that well on an android phone, even with the latest android software.
My son has a Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, lot of phone for the money, its just so annoying to use once you have tried windows.
Anyway each to their own and just my two pennys worth.
Edit: They did
Great phone for someone who is not interested in new tech and use phone for talking, texting and checking email or Facebook. Doesn't not have here maps.
Apps in Windows store are limited but the main ones are there. Phone is surprisingly fast.
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2946053/windows-phone-os/microsoft-lumia-and-windows-phone-dead-itbwcw.html
http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/a-closer-look-at-the-microsoft-write-down-and-the-death-of-windows-phone-1298870
http://company.nokia.com/en/news/press-releases/2015/08/03/nokia-completes-next-stage-of-transformation-with-agreement-to-sell-here-to-automotive-industry-consortium-at-an-enterprise-value-of-eur-28-billion
Had a Windows now for over a year via work , theyre not bad theyre just not great, the apps library is pretty sparce considering and the ones that are there either work as they should ( you dont get points for an app working correctly) or are seriously atrocious.
For a basic phone that happens to have an average camera and less than stellar choice of apps then the majority of windows phones are excellent , but if you want an all in one device i would prefer Android devices.
Fact is MOST of the apps you want ARE available, despite the twaddle from the anti Windows phone brigade.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.appmatcher
Having used windows phone in the past, I actually quite a few apps are better than their android counterparts - including Spotify and Facebook - BUT there are still quite a few holes in the app store.
http://pocketnow.com/2015/04/21/blu-win-hd-lte-review-bold-high-definition-and-now-lte
http://www.winbeta.org/news/blu-win-hd-lte-review-gorgeous-windows-phone-device-decent-price
http://www.mobilegeeks.com/article/blu-win-hd-lte-review-a-solid-and-affordable-windows-phone-smartphone/
Windows Phone runs very well with only 1GB RAM, it even runs well with only 512MB.
Also, 99% of apps in the Windows Store can be installed to the Micro SD card, with only a minor increase in app launch times if using a slower SD card. Stability of the apps installed to the SD card is not compromised in Windows Phone.
To install it, you need an app from the store named 'Phone System Updater'. Use that app, and navigate to the HERE section, select the apps from there. You will then be re-directed to the Windows Store in order to download them.
Also, I would have expected a price drop for the BLU WIN Jr too, which has been £54 for months. Instead they have raised the price to £69.
I've got an orange sim and an O2 sim...
Any pointers on this being the best dual sim for the money or any others at all?