We first heard about the BLU S1 nearly two months ago, and the leaked specifications were spot-on. Now, the device has officially been announced as BLU's first Sprint-compatible and Sprint-certified device, and although the specs are nothing impressive, it'll cost just $179.99 (or $129.99 if you order very soon).

SPECS

Display

5.2" 720p w/ curved glass

Processor

1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 octa-core

RAM

2GB

Storage

16GB w/ microSD slot

Cameras

13MP f/2.2 rear, 5MP front

Battery

2800mAh

Connectivity

WiFi b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB

Compatibility

GSM unlocked, Sprint

Dimensions

147.3 x 72.8 x 8.4mm, 137g

Software

Android 7.0 Nougat

Clearly, the S1 doesn't have the greatest specs, but it's about on-par with other devices in the same price bracket. The design is pretty derivative, albeit premium-looking. BLU specifically mentions the "ultra-fast fingerprint sensor" several times, which is pretty funny considering it's not exactly an innovative feature, even for the price point. Oh, and it still uses microUSB, which is a big bummer.

The MSRP for the S1 is $179.99, but you can grab one off Amazon for $129.99 from now until tomorrow, November 1st, at 11:59pm PST. Best Buy will also sell it, though not with the limited-time discount. The S1 is available in black and gold colors, and it's compatible with GSM networks (T-Mobile, AT&T, etc), as well as Sprint and Boost Mobile

Look at how hip and cool the S1 is!

Sprint won't actually sell the S1; it'll be strictly a BYOD business for this phone. The S1 is eligible for a $200 Visa prepaid card and a free SIM card as part of Sprint's BYOD offer, so you can actually get the phone for less than nothing. It doesn't get any better than that, right?

PRESS RELEASE

Source: Amazon, Best Buy, BLU