BLU VIVO 8 brings flagship-level specs for as low as $199

BLU took the wraps off the VIVO 8 today. The device figures to be their most compelling launch yet just based on sheer value.

It’s a $299 beast of a thing, with the highlights of its specs sheet being a nice 5.5-inch Full HD display, MediaTek’s Helio P10 Octa-Core Chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 13MP rear camera, a 16MP selfie-focused variant, a fingerprint sensor, and more.

BLU VIVO XL Specs

• Display: Curved 5.5-inch Full HD 1080×1920, 401 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Processor: MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755, 2.0GHz Octa-core Cortex-A53 with Mali-T860 graphics GPU
• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
• Rear Camera: 13.0 megapixel with 5P Lens, Laser Focus, Phase Detection Autofocus, LED Flash, (1.12mm pixel size, 1/3 inch sensor, 2.0mm aperture) HD 1080p@30fps video recording.
• Front Camera: 16.0 megapixel, Wide Angle, LED Flash, (1.12mm pixel size, 1/3 inch sensor, 2.0mm aperture) HD 1080p@30fps video recording.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0, Hotspot, NextRadio, Micro-USB
• Security: Encrypted Fingerprint Scanner
• Memory: 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Memory, MicroSD expandable up to 64GB
• Dimensions: 154.5 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm I 180g
• Battery: Non Removable Li-Polymer 4,010 mAh
• Available Colors: Black and Gold
• Network: (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850/1800/1900 MHz, (4G HSPA+ 42Mbps) 850/1700/1900/2100MHz, (4G LTE Cat 6 Up to 300Mbps) FDD 2/4/7/12/17 (V0150UU)
  (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) 850/1800/1900 MHz, (4G HSPA+ 42Mbps) 850/1700/1900/2100MHz, (4G LTE Cat 6 Up to 300Mbps) FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/28 (V0150LL)

But it sounds even better when you consider a limited time deal BLU is offering to kick things off. Between Thursday, August 31st ending September 1st 11:59pm (EST), BLU will knock $100 off its price tag, making your ticket to glory just $199.

The device is actually already up on Amazon and shipping to doorsteps as soon as tomorrow, but you’ll want to wait until that $199 price tag hits if you want the savings. What’s a day to wait for a 33% discount, right? It’ll even come with headphones, a screen protector, and a protective case.

One last note: you’ll want to ensure the device is compatible with your network of choice. This is a GSM affair, so Sprint and Verizon customers needn’t apply. For everyone else, be sure to check out all the details in the full specs sheet above.