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ZTE X990 (Single-sim) vs Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)

Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Blu R2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R2 X ZTE X990 (Single-sim) 02Points
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Blu R2 (LTE 32GB) Compare ZTE X990 X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)

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X990 (Single-sim)} 2 Advantages ZTE X990 (Single-sim) vs R2 (LTE 32GB)} 24 Advantages Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)64%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
128MB (50MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)450 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)23%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+282 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+5.2"117%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+3000 mAh2 times
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 supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS) / FM
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
ModelX990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Other model namesZTE X990 Single-simBlu R2 LTE R0170WW (3GB RAM), R0150EE
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandZTEBlu
Release date5/1/20107/1/2017
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI282 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128MB (50MB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 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

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours16 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White on orange
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Blu R2 (LTE 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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