BLU Energy Diamond Mini
The BLU Energy Diamond Mini is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 131.5 x 63.8 x 11.3 mm (5.18 x 2.51 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 142g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, July. Released 2016, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
142g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
131.5 x 63.8 x 11.3 mm (5.18 x 2.51 x 0.44 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Grey, Silver, Blue, Pink, Gold
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - E090U
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Energy Diamond Mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Energy Diamond Mini does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Energy Diamond Mini supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Energy Diamond Mini supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the BLU Energy Diamond Mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Energy Diamond Mini ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The BLU Energy Diamond Mini uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Energy Diamond Mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The BLU Energy Diamond Mini has 4.0, A2DP.
