Specs and Performance

Like many Chinese mid-range phones, the Bluboo Xtouch is based on MediaTek silicon. The MT6753 is the slowest 64-bit MediaTek octa-core, but it’s still a decent performer, roughly on a par with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. The same chip is used in loads of phones launched in Q3, including the Meizu M2 Note.

Let’s take a closer look at the specs:

• SoC: MediaTek MT6753, 28nm HPM
• CPU: Eight 64-bit Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.3GHz
• GPU: Mali-T720MP3 clocked at up to 700MHz
• RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 single channel
• Storage: 32GB internal eMMC 5.0 storage, microSD slot up to 64GB
• Display: 5-inch 1920x1080 JDI display, 441ppi, 450 nits, Gorilla Glass 3
• OS: Android 5.1 (near-stock)
• Rear camera: 13-megapixel Sony IMX 214, f/2.0 aperture, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
• Front facing camera: 5-megapixel OmniVision OV5648
• Battery: 3050mAh, non-replaceable
• Dimensions: 143 x 71 x 8mm
• Weight: 158 g
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, LE
• Sensors: Direction, Light, Compass, Acceleration Proximity, Fingerprint Scanner, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS
• SIM card: dual SIM (micro SIM), dual standby
• Network support:
  2G: GSM 850MHz, GSM 900MHz, GSM 1800MHz, GSM 1900MHz
  3G: WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
  4G: FDD-LTE: 800 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600MHz (Make sure to check regional compatibility prior to making a purchase)

While the MT6753 can take on the Snapdragon 615, it’s no match for faster MediaTek processors like the Helio X10, or the “old” MT6752. The rest of the package looks promising: 3GB of RAM and 32GB of speedy eMMC 5.0 storage wouldn’t look out of place on a much more expensive device device, let alone a mainstream phone like the Xtouch.

Aside from the fingerprint scanner, ac WiFi, and the ability to accommodate two SIM cards and a microSD card at once, there’s really not much to talk about. This is an average mainstream device in terms of specs and pricing.

In Antutu, the phone manages to beat Snapdragon 615 devices.

The 3D Mark score is not impressive, but that's what we've come to expect from the MT6753.

Basemark results are average, the MediaTek chip beats the SD615 once again.

Geekbench single-core scores are unimpressive, but the multicore results aren't bad.