Blu Products launches Vivo 5R smartphone

Blu Products has just updated its popular Vivo 5 handset, simply calling its successor Vivo 5R. Although this smartphone remains in the sub-$200 USD price range, it features an improved camera, a fingerprint reader, comes with Android Marshmallow, and its screen has a higher resolution than the one of its predecessor.

These are the highlights of the new Blu Vivo 5R:

• Processor: MediaTek MT6753 SoC with Mali-T720 graphics
• Memory/Storage: 3 GB RAM; 32 GB internal storage and microSD support
• Display: 5.5-inch multitouch with 1,920X1,080 pixels and 401 ppi
• Cameras: 8 MP front, 13 MP rear with phase detection autofocus, both with LED flash
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Type-C USB
• Operating system: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Dimensions: 6.08X2.98X0.33 inches
• Battery: lithium polymer 3,150 mAh
• Colors: gun metal gray, solid gold

In addition to the above, there is also FM radio connectivity, DTS surround sound, and a fingerprint reader. The handset can be acquired from Amazon for $199.99 USD, shipments being expected to begin on September 21st.