BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0
The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · 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" · 153.5 x 79.8 x 13.8 mm (6.04 x 3.14 x 0.54 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓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
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, January. Released 2017, January
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 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, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
181g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153.5 x 79.8 x 13.8 mm (6.04 x 3.14 x 0.54 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 does not have NFC.
The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 is rated IP65 — IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets).
Yes, the BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)).
Yes, the BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 ships with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The BLU Tank Xtreme 5.0 has 4.0, A2DP.
