Let’s cut to the chase: the BLU F5 is a mixed bag, but for the price, it’s hard to complain too much. I’ve been using it as my daily driver for a few weeks now, and here’s the real tea.

The Good: First off, that 3-day battery life? Legit. I’m a light-to-moderate user (texting, social media, occasional TikTok), and I only had to charge it twice in a week. The 120Hz display is smooth for scrolling, though don’t expect flagship-level vibrancy. The included case and screen protector are nice touches—saved me $10!

The Meh: The camera is… fine. The dual 50MP sounds fancy, but zoom tops out at 4x (not 8x like some hoped). Photos are decent in good light but get grainy fast. Also, apps can be sluggish to launch—don’t expect Pixel-level snappiness.

The Ugly (Sorta): Early on, this thing DEVOURED data like it was going out of style. Like, 5GB in a week with zero video streaming?! A factory reset fixed it (now ~800MB over 9 days), but that was a stressful week. Also, the touchscreen occasionally lags—annoying when you’re trying to send a quick text.

Who’s It For? Budget-conscious users who want 5G without selling a kidney. Avoid if you need lightning speed or rely on AT&T/Verizon (GSM-only!). For $200-ish? Solid deal—just keep that reset option handy.