BLU R1 HD Reviews & Tests

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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