BLU C5 (2017)
The BLU C5 (2017) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6570 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Entry-level · Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144.4 x 73.2 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.88 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6570 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6570 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 196 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, October. Released 2017, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6570 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
172g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
144.4 x 73.2 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.88 x 0.39 in)
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU C5 (2017) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU C5 (2017) does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU C5 (2017) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU C5 (2017) supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)).
Yes, the BLU C5 (2017) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU C5 (2017) ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The BLU C5 (2017) uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU C5 (2017) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The BLU C5 (2017) has 4.0, A2DP.
