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BLU R1 HD

BLU R1 HD

7 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
price (8)
design (6)
reliability (5)
durability (5)
performance (4)

Negative
camera (5)
reception (1)
portability (1)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of BLU R1 HD. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the battery and reliability are generally positive. The design and durability also get good reviews, but there are some negative comments about the reception and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BLU R1 HD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for BLU R1 HD

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of BLU R1 HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Blu R1 HD

The Blu R1 HD is an unlocked Android phone with a good balance of performance for the $50 price, making it a fantastic value for Amazon Prime users and regular customers alike.

Inexpensive. Sturdy build. Solid battery life. Latest Android software. Dual SIM card slots and expandable storage.

Prime-subsidized phone includes Amazon bloatware and advertising. Lackluster camera.

Conclusions When I reviewed the $150 Blu Life One X, our previous Editors' Choice, it was hard to imagine a phone undercutting it without making huge sacrifices to build quality and performance. With the R1, Blu has managed to do just that. For the...

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Paul Miller (theverge.com)

Blu and Amazon have redefined the budget smartphone

I recently read a book called The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly. There are a bunch of chapters in it. One of the chapters was about how in the future we won't really own much of anything, but we'll...

Inexpensive ; Understated design ; Fast enough for Pokémon Go

Bad cameras ; Lousy reception ; Ads in your face

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Michael Andronico (tomsguide.com)

Blu R1 HD Review: Great for $50, with a Catch

The Blu R1 HD ($49 with Amazon Prime, $99 without) is certainly affordable, but that doesn't necessarily make it a bargain. The phone's design, display and battery life are satisfactory for a low-cost device, but its weak camera and inability to run...

Superaffordable ; Sleek design ; Bright display ; Good battery life

Amazon ads are annoying ; Blurry camera ; Has trouble with graphic-intensive apps

The Blu R1 HD gives you a lot for just $50, including a bright 5-inch screen, sleek design and long-lasting battery, but this Amazon Prime special shows lots of ads.

Jul, 2016