Blu R2 (3G) vs Xiaomi Mi 2A

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Side by side comparison between Blu R2 vs Xiaomi Mi 2A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2018 12:10 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:07 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 2A X Blu R2 (3G) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Mi 2A Compare Blu R2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2030
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 2A

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!

9 Advantages Blu R2 (3G)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 2A
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2030 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)17% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)1% Thinner
282 PPI	vs	+326 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
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Model	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Other model names	Blu R2 1GB/8GB, Blu R2 R010P, Blu R010P	Xiaomi Mi2A, Xiaomi Phone 2A, Xiaomi Mi-Two A, Xiaomi MI-2A
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Blu	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2017	5/1/2013
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)	66.5 x 133 millimeters (2.62 x 5.24 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2030 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Rose gold, Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 5.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R2 (3G)	Xiaomi Mi 2A
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