Blu R2 (LTE 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21

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Side by side comparison between Blu R2 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2021 7:53 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:44 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 X Blu R2 (LTE 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S21 Compare Blu R2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 13MP27% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)146% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+424 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.2"19% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
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Model	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Other model names	Blu R2 LTE R0150EE (2GB RAM), R0170WW	Galaxy S21 5G SM-G991B/DS
Country or region available	USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2017	1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)	71.2 x 151.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.97 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 R0150EE version: LTE 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20) R0170WW version: LTE 700/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,12,17,28)	LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.24" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Phantom Gray, White, Violet, Pink • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R2 (LTE 16GB)	Galaxy S21
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.456W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)