Overall Score
27.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5511)27.5
Performance(#6553)41.7
Camera(#5241)30.2
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7272)28.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring BLU R2
Short Review
- The BLU R2 features a plastic build with dimensions of 150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm and weighs 156g, available in Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and Silver.
- It has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps and an 8 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, but it lacks fast charging and wireless charging features.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a basic user experience without the latest software enhancements.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers and the presence of a headphone jack are notable features.
- Overall, the BLU R2 offers essential smartphone functionalities without advanced features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Featuresdual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm (5.92 x 2.93 x 0.38 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass