Blu R1 HD (8GB) vs Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu R1 HD vs Blu R2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2018 11:09 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:07 PM

Compare Blu R2 X Blu R1 HD (8GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Blu R2 (LTE 16GB) Compare Blu R1 HD X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Blu R1 HD (8GB)	vs	12 Advantages Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+294 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash on both cameras	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Other model names	Blu R1 HD R0010UU, Blu R1 HD Prime exclusive	Blu R2 LTE R0150EE (2GB RAM), R0170WW
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	USA, (Europe)
Brand	Blu	Blu
Release date	6/1/2016	7/1/2017
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 143.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.65 in)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)	LTE Cat4 R0150EE version: LTE 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20) R0170WW version: LTE 700/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	16 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	625 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered