Customers appreciate the V81 64GB (Unlocked) for its affordability, user-friendly interface, and impressive camera quality. The unlocked nature of the phone and its dual SIM capabilities are also well-received. While some compatibility issues with specific networks have been reported, the overall feedback is positive, with many users recommending the phone to others.
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Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome phone
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone is valuable and affordable phone, it is good for students and people who have low income. I recommend this phone to anyone who want a good price phone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cellphone
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The price is worth it. It's camera is amazing! !!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Take it to Jamaica
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone works excellent love it bought it for my mom and she it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Blue
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After a month, this phone can’t take charge, I don’t recommend it to anyone
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Phone the Price
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently had the opportunity to experience the BLU V81 64GB (Unlocked) smartphone in the sleek and sophisticated Black variant, and I must say, it left quite an impression. Offering a compelling blend of performance, storage capacity, and versatility, this device exceeded my expectations in many aspects.
Starting with the design, the BLU V81 boasts a sleek and modern appearance with its black finish, which exudes elegance. The device feels comfortable in hand, thanks to its ergonomic design and well-placed buttons. The 6.5-inch display delivers vibrant colors and sharp details, making it enjoyable for multimedia consumption and browsing.
One of the standout features of the BLU V81 is its impressive storage capacity. With a generous 64GB of internal storage, there's plenty of space to store your photos, videos, apps, and files without worrying about running out of memory. Should you need more storage, the device supports expandable storage via a microSD card, offering even greater flexibility.
Performance-wise, the BLU V81 doesn't disappoint. Powered by a capable octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM, it handles day-to-day tasks, multitasking, and light gaming with ease. Apps launch quickly, and there's minimal lag during usage, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience.
The camera setup on the BLU V81 is commendable, considering its price point. The 13-megapixel main camera captures decent photos in various lighting conditions, while the 8-megapixel front-facing camera takes crisp and vibrant selfies. While not on par with flagship devices, the camera performance is more than satisfactory for casual photography and social media sharing.
In terms of connectivity, the BLU V81 offers versatility with its unlocked status, allowing you to use it with various carriers worldwide. It supports 4G LTE, ensuring fast and reliable internet connectivity. The device also features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS capabilities for seamless wireless connections and location services.
On the software side, the BLU V81 runs on a near-stock Android 11, which provides a clean and user-friendly interface. It offers a familiar Android experience with access to a vast array of apps and customization options.
While the BLU V81 has numerous strengths, there are a few areas where it could improve. The battery life, although decent, could have been better, especially for heavy users. Additionally, a higher resolution display would have enhanced the visual experience even further.
Overall, the BLU V81 64GB (Unlocked) - Black is a commendable smartphone that offers a compelling combination of performance, storage capacity, and versatility at an affordable price. If you're in the market for a feature-rich device without breaking the bank, the BLU V81 is definitely worth considering.
(Note: This review is based on the features and performance of the BLU V81 64GB (Unlocked) - Black as of its release. Please ensure to check for any software updates or newer versions before making a purchase.)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dual sim, Unlocked
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
BLU- V81 review
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
When I bought this from an upgrade from the V50, I expected as much, if not more. This unit does have more features than the predecessor.. the dual sim feature (a must for those with multiple lines and carriers), the larger screen, and the weight.
I like a heavier phone.
BLU is a Miami, Florida thing. Another big plus. Even the case has it embossed, "Designed in Miami" I love the idea that a quality product is here in Florida.
If there is more cheaper than this with the same quality, you going to be looking a while for it. It comes complete with a case, that is as rugged as the phone itself.
The Mini USB port is a slight turn off, since everything (This year) went to USB-C, but does not deter anything that is exceptional with this phone. The 64Gb holds enough space for whatever, and has Android 10. The dual camera setup is a plus, and the selfie cam.
The V81 is really a nice phone. Unlock all the Android features, and it gets better.
If you get one don't be deterred by the fact that it claims to be a G61 in the settings. That's an ever better phone, and the software for that one is in this one.
Price wise? Can't even come close, and the fact that it is unlocked to all carriers is another. Not going to get a phone like that anywhere under 200, in this condition.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy to use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Talk a lot
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for a friend and she loves the ease of using and setting up
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy to use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
'You get what you pay for' is not always true!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
By far the best purchase I made this month!
A Best Buy sales rep recommended this cell phone!
Because of it's very reasonable price, I was very skeptical!
Well, the saying, 'you get what you pay for' is not always true!
We have already purchased the same exact phone for another family member!
It's super easy to use & does lots of the highly over-priced cell phones out there do, for a huge fraction of the price!
A 'MUST HAVE' as a backup, emergency phone as well!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Phone
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone is a great budget phone that works great. Been using it for a couple years now and still works great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good phone, is faster and has good resolution!!! The price is very good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy to use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great phone
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great phone, lasted a long time, quick and easy to use, speakers could’ve been louder but other than that amazing
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works fine.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to navigate for older people. Tad bit slow. I'm not sure whether its because it was open box or that's just how the phone is. Does the job.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone for those who want to keep it simple
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This a simple and easy to use phone that was purchased for my son to use until his Galaxy S21 replacement phone came. Which he only used it for 2 weeks. Since my son no longer needed the phone it sat in the box for 10 months until my grandmother needed a new phone. I have since given the phone to her and she enjoys this phone. She basically uses it for just making calls and it has worked well for her. So I am glad that I was able to pass this phone to her and the phone was brand new. Good buy after all.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good second phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone is working well so far. It even has a wired headset port for listening to music or when your Bluetooth runs out of energy. I'm old, but love that back up feature.
This is a second phone, so I can call my Samsung phone when I can't find it.
Works well, has wifi calling and I have a free call service that is available to everyone. THe sim card only 99 cents.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blu phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Economic and functional option. Got this for my kid and it worked well. Not a lot of bells and whistles--but my main concern is keeping in contact with my kids.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dual sim
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Blu review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's pretty strange phone. Holds two SIM cards for some reason. You can switch your phone number back and forth whenever you want.
It's halfway a drug dealer's dream, and half way a joint Facebook account.
There's a strange thing sometimes when you call somebody instead of getting a call back ring, you get a horn tone from a channel marker out in the bay until somebody picks up the phone.
Fortunately it came with a case and some screen protectors, (Possibly because I bought it refurbished) because it's not a very well put together phone. Even with all that a very slight drop still cracked up the screen just like an iPhone.
Finding the apps after you download them so a little difficult too things everything's in alphabetical order, and can't be organized inside the app screen.
But nevertheless, it accomplishes the tests I require of it. And I got it on sale at a reasonable price for refurbished model so I'm not going to complain about the little things. It's just fine for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Unlocked
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beyond useful product
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very helpful as a back up when my regular cell needs service especially it being unlocked and open to any network
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Unlocked
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phone home
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for kids. Great for teens. Good if you want a phone that is unlocked. Good brand. Helps on a global scale.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Easy to use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phone
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for a fief for my aunt. She loves it. She said very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Activation issue
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Phone is not working
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Did not work. Couldn’t unlock the phone. Not sure what to do with phone.