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Big Blu Pure XL is big (pictures)

This 6-inch handset has some unexpected extras for the price, like a fingerprint reader and physical camera button.

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Jessica Dolcourt is a passionate content strategist and veteran leader of CNET coverage. As Senior Director of Commerce & Content Operations, she leads a number of teams, including Commerce, How-To and Performance Optimization. Her CNET career began in 2006, testing desktop and mobile software for Download.com and CNET, including the first iPhone and Android apps and operating systems. She continued to review, report on and write a wide range of commentary and analysis on all things phones, with an emphasis on iPhone and Samsung. Jessica was one of the first people in the world to test, review and report on foldable phones and 5G wireless speeds. Jessica began leading CNET's How-To section for tips and FAQs in 2019, guiding coverage of topics ranging from personal finance to phones and home. She holds an MA with Distinction from the University of Warwick (UK).
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6-inch screen

The Blu Pure XL is a huge 6-inch handset that runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

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Fingerprint reader

Its low, $350 price may not prepare you for some of its extras, like this carved-out fingerprint reader on the back.

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Photo trigger

A slim button on the right spine serves as the dedicated camera button, a feature we see in few phones these days.

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Slim sides

Despite its hulkishness, the dimensions make this phone seem slim enough.

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Gold or gray

The handset comes in two colors, gold and gray. There's more to know, so be sure to check out my full impression of the Blu Pure XL.

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