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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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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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