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Explay Blaze (2014) review

Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Mediatek MT6582M
Mali-400 MP2
1 GB / 4 GB
5.5 inches (540 x 960 px)
8 MP, 3840 x 2160 px, autofocus

Explay announced the launch of the Blaze smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Explay Blaze phone with 5.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6582M chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.

The Explay Blaze comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2350 mAh battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (540 x 960 px).

Explay Blaze specifications

BrandExplay
NameBlaze
ModelBLAZE
Release date2014

Body

The weight of Explay Blaze is about 5.5 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Explay phone are average (6.14 x 3.03 x 0.35 inches).

Weight5.5 oz
Dimensions6.14 x 3.03 x 0.35 inches
Colorswhite
SIM typeMicro SIM, Mini SIM

System

The Explay Blaze comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
SoCMediatek MT6582M
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2

Display

The size of Blaze screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of Explay Blaze with 540 x 960 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution540 x 960 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Explay Blaze (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage4 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Blaze is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera2 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3840 x 2160 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Explay Blaze supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Blaze phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands900 / 1800
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2350 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Blaze is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Po 2350 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Dual SIM capability of Explay Blaze phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Explay Blaze, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Explay Blaze pictures

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