Blu R2 (LTE 16GB) vs TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Blu R2 vs TP-Link Neffos C5 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2018 11:09 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:05 AM

Compare TP-Link Neffos C5 Max X Blu R2 (LTE 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G) Compare Blu R2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3045
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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10 Advantages Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	vs	10 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (720x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 mAh	vs	+3045 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Other model names	Blu R2 LTE R0150EE (2GB RAM), R0170WW	Neffos C5 Max LTE Dual-Sim, TP-Link TP702E
Country or region available	USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Blu	TP-Link
Release date	7/1/2017	1/1/2016
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
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	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (720x480)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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 R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3045 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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, Silver, Rose gold, Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Dark Gray, Pearl White • LED notification Smart screenshot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
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