Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4541)56.4
Performance(#4026)60.3
Camera(#3513)42.4
Display(#3039)70.5
Battery(#4018)43.5
Build(#2780)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BLU R2 Plus
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP
Video Recording1080p@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
Dimensions155.7 x 77 x 9.2 mm (6.13 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
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