RankPhone.com
Home/BLU/BLU R1 Plus

BLU R1 Plus#4958

Released: 2017

BLU R1 Plus

Overall Score

30.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4958)30.1
Performance(#5454)49.6
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5008)45.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring BLU R1 Plus

Blackview A55|Kyocera Duraforce|Cubot J9|Ulefone Note 14|Cubot P40|Panasonic Eluga Ray X|Zte Nubia X6|Huawei Ascend Mate|Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime|Xiaomi Redmi 7a|Qmobile Noir Z9 Plus|Lenovo K8|Panasonic Eluga I7 2019|Tecno Spark|Sony Xperia L2

Short Review

  • The BLU R1 Plus features a plastic build with dimensions of 153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm and weighs 191g, making it relatively sturdy yet slightly bulky.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and options for 16GB or 32GB of storage paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, respectively.
  • The camera setup includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery, providing decent longevity without fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
  • The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the BLU R1 Plus offers basic functionality with a focus on essential features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.41 in)
Weight191 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity