BLU R1 HD specifications

5.00" IPS LCD720×12808MP Camera2500mAhMT6735 28.00nm4-core @ 1.3 GHz2 GB RAM
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The BLU R1 HD is a value-focused 2016 Android smartphone featuring a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Powered by the MediaTek MT6735 quad-core chipset with up to 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, it delivers an 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and autofocus, dual SIM capability, and 4G LTE connectivity running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

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Strengths

  • Pro: HD 720p IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Pro: 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and autofocus
  • Pro: 4G LTE connectivity with dual SIM support
  • Pro: MicroSDXC slot for expandable storage

Weaknesses

  • Con: MediaTek MT6735 shows performance limits in demanding apps
  • Con: Only 2500mAh battery offers limited endurance
  • Con: No fingerprint sensor or gyroscope
  • Con: Midnight Black is the sole color option
  • Con: Android 6.0 with no guaranteed OS updates

Full Specifications

Display

5.00"
Screen Size
0.9MP
Resolution
Size
5.00 inches
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Pixel Density
294 ppi
Technology
IPS LCD
Touchscreen
yes, Multi-touch
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Chipset & Memory

MT6735
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
Chipset
MT6735 (28nm)
Manufacturer
MediaTek
Process
28 nm
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
RAM
1 GB
Storage
8 GB

Camera

8MP
Main Camera
5MP
Front Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/f/2.0
Main Camera Features
Autofocus
Front Camera
5 MP

Battery

2500 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh

Design

142g
Weight
143.5x72x8.7
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Dimensions
143.5 x 72 x 8.7 mm
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
Colors
Midnight Black

Connectivity

4.0, A2DP
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
WiFi
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
USB
microUSB 2.0
GPS
GPS

Network

4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
Network Bands
WCDMA: 900 (900), 1700 (1700), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B17 (700), B12 (700), B20 (800), B5 (850), 900 (900), B8 (900), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), B3 (1800), 1900 (1900), B39 (1900), B2 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B38 (2600), B7 (2600)

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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