BLU R1 Plus – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 05.13.17 | Updated: 02.28.20
  • Model: R1 Plus
  • Brand: BLU
  • Rating: 0 out of 5 (0 votes)
  • Price
  • Year of manufacture: 2017
  • Dimensions: 153 x 76.6 x 10.5 mm
  • Weight: 191 g
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 32 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 5.5 inches
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 13MP
  • Front camera: Single, 5MP

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BLU R1 Plus specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

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BLU R1 Plus Release dateCommon

Brand and model

BLU R1 Plus

Launch date

2017, April

BLU R1 Plus PricePrice

First price

BLU R1 Plus dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.02 in (153 mm)

Width

3.02 in ( 76.6 mm)

Depth

0.41 in ( 10.5 mm)

Weight

6.74 oz (191 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Black

Case

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BLU R1 Plus screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

5.5 in

Screen Area

83.4 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

267 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

71.2%

Screen protector

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BLU R1 Plus ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)

CPU

- Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Mali-T720

BLU R1 Plus Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32 GB, 3 GB RAM 16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB

BLU R1 Plus SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)

User Interface

BLU R1 Plus main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.12µm, PDAF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

BLU R1 Plus selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP

Features

LED flash

BLU R1 Plus Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 12(700), 17(700)
SIM Card Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

BLU R1 Plus wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0

BLU R1 Plus Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Po

Endurance

Standby - Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 650 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 30 h (2G) / Up to 22 h (3G)

Charging

-

BLU R1 Plus sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity

Other specifications

Others

BLU R1 Plus AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The BLU R1 Plus scores 26351 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) chipset.

BLU R1 Plus antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score26351 (Position 1319 out of 2128)
Antutu 7 Ranking
1313. Sony Xperia SP26388
1314. Sony Xperia P26369
1315. Panasonic P8526355
1316. Honor Holly 326354
1317. Gionee X126353
1318. BLU Grand M326352
1319. BLU R1 Plus26351
1320. Wiko Highway Signs26326
1321. BLU R2 LTE26325
1322. Meizu M5c26323
1323. Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL26320
1324. Panasonic Eluga I526318
1325. Nokia Lumia 93026195

BLU R1 Plus geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core544 (Position 745 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1471 (Position 747 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
739. Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)549
740. Wiko Upulse548
741. BLU Studio XL2548
742. Xiaomi MI-2547
743. Gionee F103546
744. Oppo Find 5545
745. BLU R1 Plus544
746. LG Q8542
747. Huawei Y6II Compact542
748. LG K8542
749. Sony Xperia ZR542
750. Huawei P8 Lite541
751. Honor 4C540
GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
741. LG X power1484
742. Gionee F1031483
743. Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition1481
744. LG Optimus G Pro E9851481
745. BLU Grand X LTE1478
746. Sony Xperia E51476
747. BLU R1 Plus1471
748. LG Q81465
749. LG K81465
750. Lenovo A6000 Plus1463
751. BLU Studio XL21461
752. Wiko Ufeel1457
753. Panasonic P1001456
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from BLU. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the BLU R1 Plus Specs

The BLU R1 Plus is a smartphone that was released in April 2017, designed to provide a balance between performance and affordability. It supports various network technologies, including GSM, HSPA, and LTE, ensuring broad cellular coverage and data connectivity. With its dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) capability, users can manage two different phone numbers simultaneously, making it ideal for separating work and personal calls or for international travelers.

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BLU R1 Plus Release Date

The BLU R1 Plus was officially announced and released on April, 2017. It is available in Black.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does BLU R1 Plus cost?

The price of the BLU R1 Plus varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at . Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the BLU R1 Plus come out?

The BLU R1 Plus was released on April, 2017.

What is the size and weight of BLU R1 Plus ?

The BLU R1 Plus has dimensions of Height: 153 mm Width: 76.6 mm Thickness: 10.5 mm and weighs approximately 191 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of BLU R1 Plus?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 267 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a BLU R1 Plus have?

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53. BLU R1 Plus is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 3 GB RAM 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the BLU R1 Plus?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/4'', 1.12µm, PDAF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the BLU R1 Plus?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP and features like LED flash

What colors does the BLU R1 Plus come in?

The BLU R1 Plus is available in the following colors: Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the BLU R1 Plus?

The BLU R1 Plus scores 26351 points in AnTuTu 7.