BLU Z5 -GSM Unlocked Dual Sim -Coral

Terrible signal
I know I bought something cheap, but is well below my expectations. Barely works in my area, no signal and super low volume/speaker

A very good basic phone they refuse to update
They must have sold millions of these various “Zoey” (and related Tank/Jenny) models. But they won’t make a 4g version.
The camera is very weak, but it’s there if you only want it for when you absolutely must text a picture of something. Everything else is OK or good for a cheapo phone. The physical build is better than a lot of other brands. The buttons feel like a higher-end phone. The FM radio doesn’t harass you for headphones (built in antenna). The radio and MP3 player can run in the background. They don’t tell you, but the batteries in most models are standard BL-4C or BL-5C types and cheap to get spares if you need to extend the already good battery life. It does have a VERY basic web browser, all you need to check news or google stuff.
BUT… you can’t hardly use these anywhere now. And either Blu or whatever mystery factory they use refuses to make the same popular phone compatible with current technology. Why? Who knows. Maybe someone in the supply chain is trying to get fired. A competing brand is selling a 4g flip phone of absolutely abysmal quality for triple the price because there is no competition.

Still going strong
Bought this years ago for my grandpa and it still going strong

Not Recommended
Ordered this along with a similarity priced European sim card in anticipation of an upcoming trip to Europe. Last minute decision. Cheap price. I’d rather not mess with the sim card in my iPhones for assorted reasons. One’s locked to the carrier anyway. Unfortunately you get what you pay for here … maybe that is … perhaps even less.
This product looks and feels like 1990s “state of the art” cellphone technology. Remarkably slim and small, it lacks even the most basic of interactive screens. All entries are essentially accomplished “pick & pray” using the smallish keys. For example, to enter letter “S” you have to keep depressing the #7 key repeatedly. Watch the undersized screen as your entry cycles through letters “P, Q, R” individually before the letter “S” you’re seeking pops into view. Than hit “enter” and move on to the next letter or number you want to enter. I can’t begin to imagine having to deal with such archaic functionality while waiting in line at a busy airport, lost out on the road somewhere or wandering on a crowded big city sidewalk.
The only literature enclosed was a small leaflet that demonstrates how to insert the battery (which ships packed outside the phone). No instruction manual included. Since the battery diagram doesn’t explain that the phone’s entire back panel needs to be prayed off with a sharp-bladed tool to gain access, it took quite a while for me to figure this out and install the battery. Sim cards are also inserted or changed-out through this archaic method. There was no printed documentation on how to activate and operate phone. I found a bit of information online, but hardly enough. Needless to say, I’ve sent mine back.
My advice if needing a cheap phone for a foreign trip or other shorter period would be to buy a used or refurbished Apple, Samsung or other top-branded phone. Even a 10-year old Apple iPhone would be miles ahead of this product for ease of use, functionality and overall design. Older phones can sometimes be found selling for a fraction of what they sold for new. Spend a little more. Save yourself a bunch of headaches.

And you get cheap quality

Looks and feels like a nice device for the money. But unfortunately didn’t get reception in Calgary. So had to return it right away.