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BLU R2 Plus#4742

Released: 2017

BLU R2 Plus

Overall Score

31.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4742)31.4
Performance(#4511)57.6
Camera(#5241)30.2
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5634)39.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The BLU R2 Plus features a solid design with dimensions of 155.7 x 77 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 167g, available in black and gold.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp viewing experience at approximately 401 ppi.
  • Powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset and an octa-core 1.3 GHz CPU, it delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks.
  • The device includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded.
  • The camera system consists of a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 13 MP front camera, both capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps.
  • The 3000mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest.
  • 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 equipped with a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
  • Overall, the BLU R2 Plus offers a balanced set of features for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.3 GHz
GPUMali-T720
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera13 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

Dimensions155.7 x 77 x 9.2 mm (6.13 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass