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NGM Forward Next vs Blu R2 (3G)

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

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Compare Blu R2 X NGM Forward Next 08Points
NGM Forward Next
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
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Blu R2 (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R2 (3G)

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Forward Next} 8 Advantages NGM Forward Next vs R2 (3G)} 9 Advantages Blu R2 (3G)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (4GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)12%
Thinner		vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+312 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs282 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT-IGZOvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.7"vs+5.2"11%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+3000 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
26 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR3
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
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ModelForward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Other model namesNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual SimBlu R2 1GB/8GB, Blu R2 R010P, Blu R010P
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNGMBlu
Release date5/1/20147/1/2017
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT659232bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17.8 hours16 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
• Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

NGM Forward NextBlu R2 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
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