BLU R2
#5511
Karbonn S9 Titanium
#5660Category Breakdown
BLU R2
Karbonn S9 Titanium
Performance
41.746.4
Camera
30.239.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.332.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.526.9
Summary
- The BLU R2 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Karbonn S9 Titanium has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU R2 is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the Karbonn S9's Mediatek MT6589 at 1.2 GHz, giving the BLU a slight edge in processing speed.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, as the BLU R2 has an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the Karbonn S9 boasts a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
- The BLU R2 is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery, which offers a higher capacity than the Karbonn S9's 2600 mAh.
- Lastly, the software experience on the BLU R2 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Karbonn S9 operates on an older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, affecting overall user experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU R2
Karbonn S9 Titanium
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
dual-LED dual-tone flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.3 x 74.3 x 9.6 mm (5.92 x 2.93 x 0.38 in)
N/A
Weight
156 g
176.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity