BLU Products launches VIVO 4.3, “world’s first” dual-SIM device with Super AMOLED Plus display

The name BLU Products might not tell you much, but worry not, I doubt that the name tells much to anyone. Just digging up some basic information about the BLU Products, the self-dubbed “leader of the Latin America market with vision to expand worldwide”, proves difficult. According to their Facebook page, BLU Products was founded in 2009 by two Latin American entrepreneurs, and is currently based in Miami, Florida. But besides that, the company reveals surprisingly little about itself.

It seems that there is some sort of connection between BLU and the Plum Might, an under-$200 Galaxy Note clone that piqued our interest a few months back.
Over the weekend, BLU Products launched another intriguing device – a dual-SIM, dual-core Android 4 smartphone fitted with a beautiful 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display.
With the VIVO 4.3, BLU follows the recent trend of OEMs claiming some sort of world record, like “world’s thinnest”, “world’s fastest”, or “world’s best gaming smartphone”. Even if these claims are questionable and ephemeral, they do get the attention of tech bloggers (I plead guilty) and readers, and ensure that the devices get their five minutes of fame.
The VIVO 4.3 is supposedly the “World’s First Dual SIM smartphone device to feature Super AMOLED Plus Technology and Dual Core CPU”. Neat, huh? In all seriousness though, this device is pretty interesting, especially considering that it will sell for a low $249 unlocked.
BLU Products VIVO 4.3 specs:

• GSM Quad Band
• Dual SIM Card
• 3G HSDPA
• 4.3″ Super AMOLED Plus (480×800 Pixels)
• MicroSD
• 4GB Internal Memory
• ANDROID v4.0 ICS
• 8.0 MP Main / 1.3MP Front Cam
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• HD Recorder 720p
• Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi
• 1 GHz Dual Core Processor

The specs are not shabby for a cheap smartphone, expect maybe for the puny amount of internal storage. Nevertheless, that can be easily fixed with a microSD card. The VIVO 4.3 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with an interesting skin applied that makes it look like the short-lived Nokia N9 running Meego. I personally liked Meego’s rounded icons, so it’s good to see them make a comeback.
In the design department, BLU seems to have taken inspiration from the big boys, as the VIVO looks like a cross between a Samsung Galaxy S2 and iPhone. Speaking of the S2, the VIVO 4.3 features the same display found on Samsung’s 2011 flagship, which is excellent even for today’s standards.
Overall, the BLU VIVO 4.3 looks pretty interesting, and I can see it become quite popular in countries where people actively look for dual-SIM phones. BLU plans to sell the VIVO 4.3 primarily in Latin America and parts of Asia, although the phone will first become available in the United States for $249.99 unlocked from “major retailers” starting this September.
Are you interested in the BLU VIVO 4.3?

Source: androidauthority

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