BLU R1 Plus
#5071
Kyocera DuraForce
#5139Category Breakdown
BLU R1 Plus
Kyocera DuraForce
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
55.555.4
Summary
- The BLU R1 Plus features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the Kyocera DuraForce's 4.5-inch display at the same resolution but with a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU R1 Plus is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the DuraForce uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
- The camera capabilities differ as well, with the BLU R1 Plus offering a 13 MP rear camera versus the DuraForce's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the BLU R1 Plus at 4000 mAh compared to the DuraForce's 3100 mAh.
- The software experience also varies, with the BLU R1 Plus running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the DuraForce operates on an older Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Build quality leans towards the DuraForce, which is designed for durability, but specific materials and water resistance details are not provided for either device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R1 Plus
Kyocera DuraForce
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
For AT&T, U.S. Cellular & Bell Canada
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.41 in)
136.9 x 70.6 x 14 mm (5.39 x 2.78 x 0.55 in)
Weight
191 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes