BLU Grand Mini
The BLU Grand Mini 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
Size4.5" · 132 x 66 x 8.6 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.34 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
✓Lightweight at 132g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 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 218 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, August. Released 2017, August
⚙️ 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
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
132g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132 x 66 x 8.6 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.34 in)
Colors
Black, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G170Q
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Grand Mini does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Grand Mini does not have NFC.
Yes, the BLU Grand Mini supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Grand Mini supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)).
Yes, the BLU Grand Mini has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Grand Mini ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The BLU Grand Mini uses microUSB 2.0.
The BLU Grand Mini supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The BLU Grand Mini has 4.0, A2DP.
