--- product_id: 21451814 title: "BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black" brand: "blu" price: "€ 131.94" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21451814-blu-advance-5-0-unlocked-dual-sim-smartphone-us-gsm store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 1.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor 5.0" IPS Display 24h Talk Time Battery BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black **Brand:** blu **Price:** € 131.94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📲 Unlock your day with style and stamina! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black by blu - **How much does it cost?** € 131.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21451814-blu-advance-5-0-unlocked-dual-sim-smartphone-us-gsm) ## Best For - blu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted blu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual SIM Freedom:** Seamlessly manage work and personal lines without missing a beat. - • **Reliable 24-Hour Battery:** Stay connected all day long—no more mid-meeting power anxiety. - • **Sleek Metal & Leather Finish:** Turn heads with a premium design that feels as good as it looks. - • **Optimized for US GSM Networks:** Compatible nationwide with AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket & more—your network, your choice. - • **Compact 5" Display with Crisp Cameras:** Capture moments and multitask effortlessly on a perfectly sized screen. ## Overview The BLU Advance 5.0 is an unlocked dual SIM smartphone featuring a 5.0-inch IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz Mediatek quad-core processor and equipped with a 5MP rear camera plus 2MP front camera. Designed for US GSM networks, it offers 4GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB, 768MB RAM, and a robust 2000mAh battery delivering up to 24 hours of talk time. Its sleek metal front frame and leather-patterned back combine durability with premium aesthetics, making it a practical yet stylish choice for professionals seeking reliable connectivity and dual SIM convenience. ## Description Introducing the best value 5.0” smartphone, the Advance 5.0 blends technology and design into an incredible Package. The shiny metal finishing on the front frame brings out the essence of a well-tailored smartphone while the Leather pattern with smooth paint technology finish on the battery Cover ensure an excellent hand held experience. Troubleshooting Below is a list of common problems that may occur when using your mobile phone. Try these easy troubleshooting steps to resolve any type of issues you may encounter. The phone does not power on Press and hold the power key until the startup sequence appears on the display. Check the battery level and ensure there is sufficient charge. The phone does not respond after several minutes Remove and insert the battery –If the phone has an internal battery, please press and hold the power button. The phone powers off by itself Check if the screen lock of the phone is enabled. Check if the phone needs to be charged. The battery won’t charge Check if the battery is already fully charged. Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. Ensure that the battery being used is a BLU approved battery 43 country-specific international access codes. I cannot receive calls Make sure that your phone is connected to a network. The caller ID does not display on incoming calls Contact your local network service provider and verify you have the caller ID feature enabled on your account or verify if the caller may have blocked his number from appearing. The caller cannot leave a voicemail message Contact your local network service provider and verify if the voicemail service is active on your account or check if the network is busy. The phone does not connect to the internet Ensure with your service provider that your account has the appropriate internet/data plan enabled. Ensure internet APN settings are configured(Carrier dependent). Text Messages cannot be Sent / Received Ensure text messaging is enabled with your service provider. Ensure APN settings are configured(Carrier dependent). The information provided in this user manual is subject to change without notice and BLU Products reserves the right to modify the manual at any given time. BLU Products has made every effort to ensure that this user manual is accurate and disclaims responsibility and liability for any inaccuracies or omissions. Some software, user interface, and elements may vary depending on final version. ## Features - Unlocked Dual SIM smartphone, with Android 5.1 Lollipop - Mediatek 6580 Quad Core 1.3 GHz Processor with arm Mali-400 GPU - 5.0" IPS display: 5MP Main Camera with LED flash and 2MP Front Camera; 4GB Internal memory 768MB RAM Micro SD up to 64GB - GSM Quad band HSPA+ (850/1700/1900): US compatibility Nationwide on all GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Straight Talk, Pure Talk USA and others - **VERY IMPORTANT** Please Note: Kindly refer the User Manual & the User Guide before use, which is highly essential. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Dual SIM, dual-camera, smartphone | | Asin | B018IZ0SWI | | Average Battery Life Talk Time | 24 hours | | Battery Description | 2000 mAh | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,101,168 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #15,183 in Cell Phones | | Biometric Security Feature | Face Recognition | | Brand | BLU | | Built In Media | Handset^Battery^Charger^USB Cable^Manual | | Camera Description | 5 MP | | Cellular Technology | 4G | | Color | Black | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (5,322) 4.1 out of 5 stars | | Display Type | LCD | | Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 64 GB | | Form Factor | Smartphone | | Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 2 mp | | Human Interface Input | Buttons | | Item Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches | | Item Weight | 3.36 ounces | | Manufacturer | CT-Miami LLC | | Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB | | Model Year | 2019 | | Number Of Front Cameras | 1 | | Number Of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 | | Operating System | Android | | Optical Sensor Resolution | 5 mp | | Processor Speed | 1 GHz | | Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 mp | | Screen Size | 5 inches | | Shooting Modes | Manual | | Sim Card Slot Count | Dual SIM | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 848958024590 | | Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, 6 months coverage for the battery and accessories | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Wireless Network Technology | GSM | | Wireless Provider | AT&T | ## Images ![BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O6w0+gxIL.jpg) ![BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Yt90uB+dL.jpg) ![BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PVgySSjdL.jpg) ![BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91WnqOkk-UL.jpg) ![BLU Advance 5.0 - Unlocked Dual Sim Smartphone - US GSM - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1IggGXp7bL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Phone To Travel Overseas At An Incredible Price *by on Reviewed in the United States April 19, 2016* I cannot be happier with this phone. I was taking a trip overseas and figured I wanted a local smartphone while I was here. I looked around for a while and BLU had really good reviews so I figured I'd take a shot. I checked to make sure it worked in the country I was going to on a couple of sites and it seemed like a go so I bought this one. I was not looking for too much in terms of features. I need to call, text and use a couple of apps. I've been using it for three days and no troubles at all. Best of all the quality seems fantastic, the screen is super nice, colors are great, buttons work fine.First, the price point is insane. I can't believe this thing is only sixty bucks. I can barely tell the difference between this and a top of the line phone. I don't sit around taking selfies all day (I have a life) so the camera quality is no big deal to me, I have not even tried it so I can't say good or bad either way. Learning to use the phone is really no big deal. At first you have to get used to the system but I know that within a week I'll be using this like I had it for five years.There are two sim slots, full size and mini, so buying a sim card or chip was super easy. Plugged it in and the phone was working. It's like I never missed a beat switching hemispheres. Top notch and worth the money. When I'm done I'm going to leave it here as a gift for a friend and they are looking forward to their new phone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basic phone for basic users.. BUT...With some tweaking.. a GREAT phone for Medium->Power users *by on Reviewed in the United States June 3, 2016* So.. I had been using a Samsung Galaxy S2 for a few years.It had been a trusty friend, but it was acting up really bad.(can someone please explain to me how solid state devices behave any differently over time)I had already re-flashed, used many different ROMs, even back to stock, and the phone was just too unreliable.I am in a financial bind, so cost for a new phone had to be very low.I did the Craigslist thing, it looked like I would not be able to find a decent phone for less than $100 used.On a whim, I shopped Amazon, and found these Blu phones.Well, again, sticking to a low budget mindset, I picked the cheapest phone available: Blu Advance 5.0I read ALL of the reviews. And frankly, I think some folks just got bad hardware. I decided to take a chance.Starting with the basics:The phone feels solid. Feels good in your hand. The screen, has its weaknesses (lowysh resolution, smudgy, and hard to see in bright light), but overall, a bright, clear, high contrast screen.Battery of 1800Mah, I figured 1-2 days, depending on use. (I was right)Not much for accessories in the box, but hey, I paid $59, got the phone delivered to me SAME day... brand new (not some used 2yr old phone off craigslist), One regret I have was not including a screen protector in the purchase.. it would have been free delivery too.Turning it on:I am a geek..lets get that out of the way. But when I buy electronics I try to start as an average user would. And so I followed basic steps, and soon my phone was up and running.The phone was zippy enough out of the box, and I began installing my stuffOh.. the limits:Soon enough, I started running out of internal space.Out of the 4Gigs of internal storage, looks like only 1.3 are "userspace". Of the 1.3Gb, 650Mb are left for installable apps. The other 650Mb are already taken with userspace apps like Chrome, and the few bits of software already installed on the phone.Around the 4th app installation my phone choked out.. I had 130Mb left.Trust me, I played around as much as I could with the native Move2SD tool. But there are just too many apps that will NOT move to SD. They are flagged as immovable, and thus, App2SD (native Android method) will not work.I used the phone for about 3 days with these very tight restraints(telling myself to just be a normal user), and when I installed Google Maps, I realized that not only the app itself refused to move to SD, but if you wanted OffLine maps, they had to be downloaded to the onboard storage. There is no setting for downloading them to the SD card. That was the last drop.There has to be a way:I have been rooting and replacing firmware on every phone I have touched for a decade. I am no stranger to the process. I will not post rooting instructions on Amazon, but once I rooted the device, I was able to transform this entry level phone into a mid level device. My girlfriend has a Galaxy S6, And there are things that work better on my phone now. (proven by benchamrks and empirical observation).The solution:I did NOT replace the stock firmware.. just rooted the phone.Once the phone is rooted, I usd an SD Card and lnk2sd to "link" internal apps to the SD card.I used an 8Gig Class 10 Kingston SD card... though the process/solution WORKED, it was SLOW. It is the price you pay, I figured, for using a cheap phone.Oh a whim again, I decided to check out throughput/bandwitdh results for MicroSD cards... and boy.. there is SUCH A DIFFERENCE from card to card.I mean, small random writes/reads are the biggest factor when using a MicroSD card as your "primary disk". The throughput numbers posted by the SD association (the the inherent Classes) only take into account LARGE contiguous Reads and Writes.Turns out that my Kingston only pumped 0.17Mbps for random writes. Yikes!( [...] )After some research, I purchased the Samsung Evo Plus 32Gig for $11 at my local Best Buy.The Difference was BRUTAL.Apps that were just too slow, or quit at random when moved to the SD card were now FAST.. ZIPPY.My phone had been transformed.The only real limit that cant be broken now is the RAM size. It is fairly low at 768Mb, but I will live with that. It really only affects the number of concurrent apps. No single App I use demands more than that.Numbers:Turns out that the Evo Plus is faster than the internal storage.. doubt it? Run the benchmarks.On the best case scenario (contiguous Read/Write), the internal memory pumped 65/10.5Mbps. While the Evo pumped 67/16.5Mbps for the same test.It means that the internal "sd card"/storage is actually inferior to the "external" SD Card.I was floored with the Write difference.I cant find a benchmarking app to measure small/random reads/writes. i am tempted to write one. But from empirical observation, I doubt the Evo is slower, if anything, it appears faster again.Closing:So.. there you have it. This is a good phone. I have talked on it (handset, headset, speakerphone, and bluetooth), , played games on it, did a battery test... all ion all, it is a better phone than my S2, and I doubt that an average user would feel it is any worse than the $200-$500 phone in his pocket today. For $59, this is a bargain for sure.To the folks who complained of hardware related issues: get a replacement from Amazon.Have a great day folks! Enjoy your phone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Stock Phone; Be Wary of Updating! *by on Reviewed in the United States February 3, 2016* This phone is exactly what you pay for plus more- my HTC One M7 died on me spontaneously after a few years and I needed to grab a quick phone to hold me over.THE GOOD:The screen is very bright and vibrant, the interface is very snappy and I do not perceive any lag in the system. The default settings, installation guide, and BLU's default apps all work very well and perform correctly. This phone is compatible with GSM-type networks (T-Mobile and AT&T are the main carriers that use this signal) and allows for 2 SIM cards. BLU provides you with the ability to choose which sim card to default to for SMS (texting), phone calls, and data usage which is really nice if you are running two cards.The phone comes with some decent quality wallpapers (if you're into that sort of thing)- some are a little grainy but that's a nitpick. I ran some tests with respect to phone calls and text messages. Response time, call quality, and notification responses seem to be really well executed. Overall, this is a great phone for the price.THE BAD:The only thing holding me back from a 5 star review are the updates. When I originally got the phone, I immediately checked for system updates. After the update, if I pressed the power/lock button or the phone locked itself by inactivity the screen could not return to power. It just sat there remaining black. I took out the battery, restarted the phone. Again, same problem. It's not that the phone shut off- the top left of the phone blinked and made noise when I received a text, but I could not get the phone to return to the home screen. I even had my roommate test call me while the phone locked itself and the call goes through, but the screen remained black.In addition, I could not send text messages without the other person initiating the conversation. Regardless of how the phone number was formatted in Google Contacts or by manually entering the phone number, it would warn me that the phone number was no valid. However, telephone calls could be initiated by either party.Frustrated, I ended up restarting the phone again (at this time, it was the 4th or 5th consecutive time- I was trying to pinpoint the root cause) but this time restored the phone back to factory settings. The phone reset, rebooted, and then hung on the BLU startup screen. I let it sit there for 3-4 minutes in case it was performing some reset operations but it never advanced past this screen. Once more, I took out the battery and restarted the phone.This, fortunately, seemed to relieve the problem. I was able to reset my phone settings and Google account. I tested the power button a few times and everything seemed to be in working order. This phone works great- but PLEASE be weary of updating this phone too hastily. If it isn't broken, I would HIGHLY recommend not upgrading this phone. Leave the software/firmware/kernel versions at the factory settings unless instructed to do so.This is the software version I am currently running (no problems):Network: T-MobilePhone: BLU Advance 5.0Android: Android 5.1Kernel: 3.10.72+ android@user-PowerEdge-R720 #2Build: ALPS.L1.MP6.V2_6580.WE.LCustom Build: BLU_D030UX_V03_GENERIC 08-01-2016Updating past these system versions seemed to completely brick the phone for some odd reason. I attempted to search for the problem on Google and other android forums and I could not find any information. I am not aware if this is an isolated case, a problem with the 5.0 model of the phone, or a widespread problem with this brand. Please keep this in mind when choosing this phone- especially if you are the kind of person who likes to run everything bleeding edge. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21451814-blu-advance-5-0-unlocked-dual-sim-smartphone-us-gsm](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/21451814-blu-advance-5-0-unlocked-dual-sim-smartphone-us-gsm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*