Blu R2 (LTE 32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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Side by side comparison between Blu R2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2019 8:43 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:07 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer X Blu R2 (LTE 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Compare Blu R2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

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 R2 (LTE 32GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)158% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (237GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)26% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+403 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.39"23% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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Model	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Other model names	Blu R2 LTE R0170WW (3GB RAM), R0150EE	Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent edition 12GB RAM M1902F1A, 小米9 透明尊享版
Country or region available	USA	China, (Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2017	3/1/2019
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	256GB (237GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,12,17,28)	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
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	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
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