Blu R1 HD (8GB) vs Obabox ObaPhone Barra

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

4/27/2019 1:39 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:32 AM

Compare Obabox ObaPhone Barra X Blu R1 HD (8GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Obabox ObaPhone Barra Compare Blu R1 HD X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.8"
CSTN

320x240

0.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R1 HD (8GB)

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!

31 Advantages Blu R1 HD (8GB)	vs	3 Advantages Obabox ObaPhone Barra
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	260MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	32MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)127 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (32MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)61% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	CSTN - passive matrix
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+294 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	222 PPI
+5"178% Larger screen	vs	1.8"
+(back) 8MP25 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 1.1
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+90 grams (3.15 ounces)58% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

4.0 + A2DP

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
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Model	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	ObaPhone Barra
Other model names	Blu R1 HD R0010UU Prime exclusive	Multilaser Obabox ObaPhone barra OB006, Obafone
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Brazil
Brand	Blu	Obabox
Release date	6/1/2016	3/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 143.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.65 in)	73 x 82 millimeters (2.87 x 3.23 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	CSTN - passive matrix
Screen size	5" inches	1.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~16.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	222 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6261M
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 260MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	128MB (32MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 7, 12, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
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)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	AVI
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 1.1
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black • Phone for seniors • S.O.S. button (Emergency) • Illuminated keyboard
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R1 HD (8GB)	Obabox ObaPhone Barra
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