Blu G Series G35 Review
The Blu G35 costs just $73, but what do you actually get for that money? We break down whether this bare-bones smartphone is a legit bargain or a hard pass.
The 30-Second Version
The Blu G35 is a $73 smartphone. It works, but just barely. Our data gives it a 49.1/100 score. Only buy this if your budget is absolutely non-negotiable.
Overview
The Blu G35 is a $73 smartphone. That's its entire pitch. For that money, you get a 6.5-inch screen, Android 14, and a basic 8MP camera. It's a phone for one thing: getting online without spending much.
Our database scores it at a 49.1 out of 100 overall, which is about what you'd expect. It's not built to impress, but to exist. If your needs are simple—texts, calls, light browsing—this might be all you need.
Performance
The Unisoc 9863 chip and 3GB of RAM are the definition of basic. Our performance percentile is a surprisingly high 95th, but that's only because we're comparing it against the absolute cheapest phones out there. It'll handle everyday apps, but don't expect speed. Multitasking is a stretch, and gaming is limited to the simplest titles. The 32GB of storage fills up fast, though you can add a microSD card.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Runs the latest Android 14 out of the box. 95th
- The 6.5-inch screen is big for the price. 87th
- Battery life scores well in its class (86th percentile). 86th
- Unlocked and ready for most GSM carriers. 85th
Cons
- Only 3GB of RAM, which is tight for 2025. 34th
- The 720p display is noticeably low-res.
- Build quality is a weak spot (42nd percentile).
- No 5G connectivity, it's 4G only.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.5 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 |
Performance
| Processor | Unisoc 9863 | 28nmARM Cortex-A551.6GHz Octa-Core |
| Processor Model | Apple A55 |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
Camera
| Main Camera | 8 |
| Camera Count | 2 |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 3000 Wh |
Connectivity
| NFC | No |
Design & Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| OS | Android 14 |
Value & Pricing
At $73, the value proposition is brutally simple. You are not getting a good phone. You are getting a functional phone for under a hundred bucks. If that's your budget ceiling, it's worth considering. If you can stretch to even $150, you'll find dramatically better options that won't feel like a compromise after a week.
vs Competition
Stacked against its budget rivals, the G35 is the bare-bones option. The Motorola Moto G series around $150 offers a much better experience with cleaner software and better cameras. The Samsung Galaxy A0x series, when on sale, is another step up in polish. The G35 undercuts them all on price, but you feel every penny of that savings in daily use. It's for when those other phones are simply not an option.
| Spec | Blu G Series G35 | Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 SM-S948UZKAXAA | Google Google Pixel 10 GA09899-US | OnePlus OnePlus 15 5011116281 | Motorola Moto G PB6V0014US | Apple Unlocked iPhone 15/15 Plus MTLY3LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | — | OLED | OLED | OLED | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 60 |
| Processor | Apple A55 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | 3.78 GHz | 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform | A16 |
| RAM (GB) | — | 12 | 16 | — | 8 | — |
| Storage (GB) | — | 256 | 256 | 512 | 1024 | 128 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 8 | 200 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 |
| Front Camera Mp | — | 12 | 42 | 32 | 32 | — |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 3000 | 5000 | 4870 | 7300 | 5000 | — |
| Charging Wattage | — | 60 | — | — | 68 | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | true | false | — | true | — |
| Five (g) | — | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | — | IP68 | IP68 | IP69 | IP68 | — |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 16 | Android 16 | Android 15 | iPadOS 17 |
Common Questions
Q: How much RAM and storage does it have?
It comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. You can expand the storage with a microSD card up to 256GB.
Q: What's the screen like?
It's a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 720 x 1600 resolution. It's big, but the pixel density is low, so don't expect sharp text or video.
Q: Is this phone good for gaming?
Not really. Our gaming score is 50.4/100. It can run simple games, but anything demanding will struggle with the basic processor and 3GB of RAM.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you care about camera quality, screen sharpness, or snappy performance. If you use more than two apps at a time, the 3GB of RAM will choke. Also, if 5G matters to you, look elsewhere—this is 4G only.
Verdict
Buy the Blu G35 if your budget is locked at $70 and you need a new, unlocked Android phone today. It's for emergency replacements, a first phone for a kid, or a dedicated burner. For anyone else, saving up for a $150 Motorola or Samsung is a vastly better investment that you won't regret in six months.