Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5775)54.6
Performance(#9042)54.3
Camera(#4308)42.4
Display(#4826)70.5
Battery(#8095)43.5
Build(#6524)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU R2 LTE
Short Review
- The BLU R2 LTE features a plastic build with dimensions of 150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm and a weight of 156g, making it relatively lightweight.
- It has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, which handle basic tasks adequately.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording and a 13 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 3000 mAh capacity, but it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a straightforward user experience without the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and Silver.
- It includes a headphone jack but lacks stereo speakers and water resistance.
- Overall, the BLU R2 LTE is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm (5.92 x 2.93 x 0.38 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes