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Positivo Twist Metal (S530) vs Blu R2 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Positivo Twist Metal (S530) vs Blu R2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R2 X Positivo Twist Metal (S530) 04Points
5.2"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
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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Twist Metal (S530)} 4 Advantages Positivo Twist Metal (S530) vs R2 (3G)} 12 Advantages Blu R2 (3G)
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)3%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
188 PPIvs+282 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash on both camerasvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

25 Common items in both devices
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
16 million
5.2"
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
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ModelTwist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Other model namesPositivo Twist S530 (Metal)Blu R2 1GB/8GB, Blu R2 R010P, Blu R010P
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandPositivoBlu
Release date7/19/20177/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 149.2 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, aluminum backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)188 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1 500MhzARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 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

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: 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

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDDual-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

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu 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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Positivo Twist Metal (S530)Blu R2 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.34W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
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