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BLU R2

Released: January 1, 2017
Discontinued

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Display

5.2"

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Capacity

3000 mAh

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Main Camera

8 MP

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RAM

1 GB

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Chipset

Mediatek MT6580

BLU R2 is a smartphone released in 2017 featuring 5.20-inch display, Mediatek MT6580 processor, 1GB RAM, 3000mAh battery.

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The BLU R2 is a smartphone from BLU featuring Mediatek MT6580 processor, 5.2" IPS_LCD, 8MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the BLU R2 in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.5/10

If you're thinking about buying the BLU R2 in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

BLU R2 is an outdated phone released in 2017. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.2" IPS_LCD · Hz

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Chipset

Mediatek MT6580

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RAM

1GB

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Internal Storage

8GB

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Main Camera

8MP

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Capacity

3,000mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

BlackGoldRose GoldSilver

BLU R2 in detail

BLU R2 display

The BLU R2 has a 5.2-inch IPS_LCD display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 282 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm). RAM goes up to 1 GB. Storage starts at 8 GB, with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 8 MP. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 8 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,000 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 156 g. It runs Android 7.0 (Nougat).

Price & value

The BLU R2 costs roughly $79 globally. Local prices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt change often, so check the Prices tab before you buy.

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