Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH) vs Blu R2 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Sharp Aquos Crystal vs Blu R2 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 Blu R2 X Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
ASV

720x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2040
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Blu R2 (3G) Compare Sharp Aquos Crystal X

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)

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!

7 Advantages Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	vs	10 Advantages Blu R2 (3G)
+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+294 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)4% Thinner
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2040 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices

8GB (4GB available)

TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView) / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Other model names	Sprint Sharp AQUOS Crystal, Boost Mobile Sharp Aquos Crystal	Blu R2 1GB/8GB, Blu R2 R010P, Blu R010P
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sharp	Blu
Release date	8/1/2014	7/1/2017
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 131 millimeters (2.64 x 5.16 in)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	282 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
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/1900 (Bands 25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
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	LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (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)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2040 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	625 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Black • Sharp Feel UX • HD Voice • Harman Kardon sound • 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
	Sharp Aquos Crystal (306SH)	Blu R2 (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