BLU R2
#5894
Honor 2
#5926Category Breakdown
BLU R2
Honor 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The BLU R2 features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display compared to the Honor 2's 4.5-inch screen, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Honor 2 offering a sharper experience at ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU R2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Honor 2 utilizes a Huawei K3V2 chipset with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 8GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, but the Honor 2 has 2GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Honor 2 includes autofocus.
- Battery capacity is higher in the BLU R2 at 3000 mAh compared to the Honor 2's 2230 mAh.
- Finally, the BLU R2 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated software experience than the Honor 2, which operates on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R2
Honor 2
General
Release Date
2017
2012
Announced
2017
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Huawei K3V2
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Vivante GC4000
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2230 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm (5.92 x 2.93 x 0.38 in)
134 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm (5.28 x 2.66 x 0.41 in)
Weight
156 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes