BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5

BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 follows in the steps of previous Tank Xtreme smartphones by American manufacturer, BLU. It is built to be water, dust, and shock resistant, with the ability to survive drops thanks to its rugged housing design.

BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 Full Specs and Features

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100) / 2(1900) / 3(1800) / 4(1700) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 12(700) / 17(700) / 28(700) / 41(2500)
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• Software / OS: Android 9 Pie

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions:  mm
• Weight: g
• Display: 5.5 inches, 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Black.
• Physical Build: Plastic, IP68 water and dust proof (can be submerged up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.)

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 1.3 GHz Quad-core, Cortex-A53
• Processor Name:
• Graphics Processor:
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal Storage: 32 GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Dual Camera: 13 MP main sensor + depth sensor, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 8 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speakers
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: No.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• USB: microUSB v2.0.
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 4200 mAh
• Battery Charging: 10W fast charge
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: N/A.

BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 Price and Launch Date

• Announced: November 2019
• Release Date: November 2019
• Country Availability: United States.
• Price: $130.

Questions and Answers about BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5.

Is BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 a 4G phone?

Yes; the Tank Xtreme 5.5 is a 4G LTE phone.

Does BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 have a fingerprint scanner?

Yes; Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 has a fingerprint reader.

Does BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 have Gorilla Glass?

No; the Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.

Does BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 have quick charging?

The new BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 has 10W quick charge technology.

Will BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 work in USA?

BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 has US compatibility nationwide on all GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, metro PCS, and others. Not compatible with CDMA networks like Verizon, Sprint and Boost mobile.

What is the price of BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5? How much does it sell for?

BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 costs $129.99 and is available on the Amazon website.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

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Phone Review Rating

We are yet to review the BLU Tank Xtreme Rugged 5.5 and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.

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