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BLU R2 (2017) 8GB - Features and reviews

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:26:49, Updated date: 2021-10-20 14:24:38

Detailed review of BLU R2 (2017) 8GB's features

How does the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB's ease-of-use and capabilities rate? We reviewed this device from a wide range of aspects, according to each type of purpose. From the battery to its camera capabilities, CPU and design, we thoroughly reviewed this phone across a wide range of aspects.

Review of the product design of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB

Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets

When deciding whether to buy an BLU R2 (2017) 8GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB around and put it away.

Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" is easily held with one hand, and its size allows it to be firmly held. It is small enough to be held in one hand together with things like a wallet, but this may be a bit difficult for ladies with small hands.

Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket

It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.

Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.

Ease of getting it in and out of your bag

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.

Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling

It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.

Ease of grasping the phone in one hand

To many people, the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" is of a size which allows it to be operated with one hand. Still, for people with small hands, it may be a bit difficult to do so. It becomes slightly larger when a case is added, and depending on the person, I think this may make it slightly harder to operate with one hand.

The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" is a slightly heavy smart phone so using it with one hand for a short period doesn't cause any pain, however when used for long periods continuously it can hurt your hand. If you add a case and accessories it feels even heavier. It is preferable to use the phone with two hands and a proper case.

Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand

Holding the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" with one hand tends to feel unstable when buttons are displayed on the edge of the screen. The size of the buttons doesn't make it impossible but it does make it more likely that you will drop it so take care.

The size of the buttons on the App

The buttons displayed on the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.

Ease of typing in letters using the flick function

Keys on the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.

Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion

If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.

The size of the letters and the ease of operation

In general, the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.

Ease of reading sentences

Since the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.

The beauty of the overal screen

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.

Ease of writing sentences

For the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.

Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?

When using the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" for calls, emails, or for chatting the processing power can be insufficient, and you can experience slowdowns as a result. When using apps it felt like the motion would get caught up which was a bit stressful. For ordinary more relaxed use this slowing isn't at a level that would bother you, but its performance is not suited for fast control.

Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?

The performance felt lacking when using the internet and SNS. Sometimes the apps felt like they were running slowly. If I kept using it when that happened apps would close suddenly or stop completely.

Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?

For example, if you're using multiple apps simultaneously, such as swapping between SNS or chat frequently, it will gradually start to operate slowly. If you use it for a long period in this way apps can begin to forcefully close due to lack of memory and can crash.

Summary of BLU R2 (2017) 8GB performance and functions

The size and weight of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB

The body of the "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" is 74.3mm wide, 150.3mm long, and 9.6mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.2inch, and it weighs 156.0g. Holding the phone and viewing the screen is as easy as for an average smartphone. In addition, while it is slightly heavier, its weight is something that can be handled. Your hand may get tired if you operate the phone for long periods of time with one hand.

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ColorBlack/Gold/Rose Gold/SilverBlackBlack/White
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)74.3mm x 150.3mm x 9.6mm76.6mm x 153.0mm x 10.5mm72.9mm x 142.7mm x 8.8mm
Weight156.0g191.0g155.0g
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Display of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.

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BLU R1 Plus (2017) 32GB
BLU Studio Selfie LTE 8GB
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Display size5.2inch5.5inch5.0inch
Display typeIPS LCDIPS LCDIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280720 x 1280480 x 854
Pixel density282ppi267ppi195ppi
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The battery life of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.

The processing capability of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" uses the Mediatek MT6580 CPU with 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 1.0GB. It has low spec processing power and its performance is lower than typical smartphones. Also, memory space is slightly smaller than average smartphones. There are many times when storage space feels insufficient. Ultimately, it's just barely enough to get by.

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ChipsetMediatek MT6580Mediatek MT6737Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210
CPU specs1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores)1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores)1.1GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB3.0GB1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB32.0GB8.0GB
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The camera of the BLU R2 (2017) 8GB

The "BLU R2 (2017) 8GB" has a back camera with 8.0MP. The front camera has 8.0MP. The rear camera performance is about the same as a typical smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.

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