BLU Grand M2 (2018) vs BLU R2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU Grand M2 (2018)
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BLU R2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU R2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
BLU R2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 282 | 282 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 66.8 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6580 | Mediatek MT6580 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash | dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) | Up to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) | Up to 26 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) |
| Height (mm) | 144.9 | 150.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Weight (g) | 160 | 156 |
| Width (mm) | 72.1 | 74.3 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, October. Released 2018, October | 2017, July. Released 2017, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - G290Q | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU Grand M2 (2018) | BLU R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU Grand M2 (2018) and BLU R2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU R2 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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