BLU R1 Plus vs BLU Tank Xtreme
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU R1 Plus
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BLU Tank Xtreme
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
BLU Tank Xtreme
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
BLU R1 Plus
Lighter body
BLU Tank Xtreme
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 480 |
| PPI | 267 | 195 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.2 | 70.8 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-T720 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6737 | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, (depth) |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 650 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 30 h (2G) / Up to 22 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 153 | 153.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.5 | 10.2 |
| Weight (g) | 191 | 178 |
| Width (mm) | 76.6 | 71.8 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, April. Released 2017, April | 2020, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, January |
Network
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 2, 4, 7, 12, 17 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU R1 Plus | BLU Tank Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU R1 Plus and BLU Tank Xtreme are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU Tank Xtreme packs a 4200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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