BLU R1 HD 16GB

NINJA SCORE

Positive Reviews

$169.00

(as of 11-12-2018 09:17 UTC) Details

Recommended Retailer
Amazon.com

Pros

1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor
Excellent value for the money
5” HD curved Gorilla Glass display
Decent screen resolution
Decent speakerphone quality

Cons

Average front and rear camera
Amazon Prime bloatware
lock screen advertising

Bottom Line

The Blu R1 HD is great for simple day-to-day tasks, but the cameras and lock screen advertising may deter some buyers.

The BLU R1 HD has received positive user feedback for its 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor, its excellent value for the money, its 5-inch HD curved Gorilla Glass display, its decent screen resolution and its decent speakerphone quality. However, most users thought that both the front and rear camera quality is average and the Amazon Prime bloatware and lock screen advertising is highly annoying. The battery is also not removable. For the price, the BLU R1 HD offers a solid bang for your buck, but the Prime subsidized phone has Amazon bloatware and advertising.

Weight: 0.31 lbs
Display Size: 5.0 inch
RAM: 2GB
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery Life: 24 hours

Score Summary

Critic Reviews

80

PCMag July 7, 2016

The Blu R1 HD is an unlocked Android phone with a good balance of performance for the price, making it a fantastic value for Amazon Prime users and regular customers alike.
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64

CNet.com September 28, 2016

The Blu R1 HD isn't a very good handset, but for $60 on Amazon Prime, it's a good enough starter phone or backup device.
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Specifications

RAM	2GB
Operating System	Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Weight	0.31 lbs
Battery Life	24 hours
Connectivity	Wi-Fi \| Bluetooth \| GPS \| microUSB v2.0 \| 3.5mm jack
Internal Storage	16GB
Removable Memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Display Size	5.0 inch
Display Resolution	720 x 1280
Display Type	IPS
Display Technology	LCD capacitive touchscreen
Front Camera	5 MP
Rear Camera	8 MP
Graphics	Mali-T720
Additional Features	microSD card reader
Dimension (LxWxH)	5.63 x 2.78 x 0.33
Warranty	1 year