Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) vs Blu R1 Plus (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Blu R1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/6/2020 11:10 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:06 PM

Compare Blu R1 Plus X Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Blu R1 Plus (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core90% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)27% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash 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.
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3060 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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

27 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

5.5"

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 2 (2015051), Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Standard	Blu R1 Plus 2GB/16GB, Blu R1 Plus R0050UU, R0051UU
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Blu
Release date	8/1/2015	4/1/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3060 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.5 hours	22 hours
Standby	144 hours (6 days)	650 hours (27.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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: White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Green • MIUI 7	• Colors: Black • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 2 (16GB)	Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
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