Category Breakdown
BLU R1 Plus
Panasonic Eluga I7 (2019)
Performance
49.644.4
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.048.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.130.9
Summary
- The BLU R1 Plus features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Panasonic Eluga I7 (2019) has a slightly smaller 5.45-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU R1 Plus is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Eluga I7 has a faster 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, both with 16GB of RAM.
- The camera on the BLU R1 Plus is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Eluga I7's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery capacity, but the software experience differs, with the BLU R1 Plus running Android 6.0 and the Eluga I7 operating on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- The BLU R1 Plus is heavier at 191g compared to the Eluga I7's 168g, and both lack advanced features like water resistance and fast charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R1 Plus
Panasonic Eluga I7 (2019)
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as Panasonic Eluga i7 Enterprise Edition
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-T720
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.41 in)
148.8 x 70.9 x 9.3 mm (5.86 x 2.79 x 0.37 in)
Weight
191 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

