BLU R2 Plus 2019-6.2” HD+ Display Smartphone, 16GB+2GB RAM –Silver

The name on the listing is incorrect, however the specifications in the description match the phone I received, so I got what I expected for specs, just a different name.Some folks said it was slow, but for 2GB RAM is actually pretty decent. Maybe they use a lot of apps and don't know to close them, but it's easy to close all running apps, and there's an external button to clear background processes too. Very nice. Came with android 8.1.0 and runs smoothly. Only been using it a few days, will update if anything changes.I didn't experience what others said about calls getting muted or you just can't hear. I had clear calls by a 45 mph road, which means people were going over 50. I used a headset while riding my bike, they didn't even know I was moving. Excellent clarity on both ends, no interruptions.I don't understand what people are taking about with ads, I haven't seen anything pop up. I did turn off notifications showing up on the lock screen, though that wasn't at all performance related. I would be surprised if people were confusing those with ads, or maybe I wouldn't be.It's exactly what I expected for $100 and based on the specs listed. One downside that bugs me is the volume doesn't have many increments. People say they can't hear their phone, obviously not typical and they should have exchanged it. If anything it's too loud even on its lowest seeing. I downloaded an app to control volume with more increments, very easy, free and better control than any phone has. Just set the app to 50-80% and then use the external volume buttons like normal. Would be an easy fix for the manufacturer to just add more increments, but whatever.Calls, text, video, games, camera, internet all work well. No connection issues, no lag, no interruptions, the battery life is good so far. If you don't leave apps running, you'll be fine. Just tap the square button at the bottom of the screen tobclear them and the phone will run fine.After reading some of the negative reviews carefully, I'm not surprised they weren't satisfied with this value phone. Maybe they forget how much top-of-the-line phones cost. I honestly don't know what they were expecting, maybe they just got the bad apple, but that's why I read negative reviews carefully, so many times the fault is mostly or partly on the user.After spending many years on a galaxy s5, this Blu phone is much better. There is more to performance than cpu speed and how much RAM it has. Modern systems are (potentially) more efficient even though they look similar on paper. Don't just compare hardware numbers, look to the benchmarks of things you will actually use the phone for.All in all, if it fits your budget, try it out. Just don't be that consumer that waits until after the return period to test it out and then leave a negative review because it wasn't what you inappropriately expected. That's such nonsense, the return policy with Amazon is amazing, don't waste it. This phone, for $100,is amazing. Spending less money gets you much lower performance, less reputable brands or 3G only, which isn't so bad if you don't watch videos online or don't mind watching in low quality.I almost went for a $50 3G phone, but I mountainbike and sometimes bus between cities too, so I wanted to make sure I had every possible antenna in case I got stranded haha. I really hate to come off as elitist for thinking that many of the negative reviews are user error but it's a $100 phone that does what it says. One review even said you get what you pay for, but rated 1 star. I stared at it shocked for a moment, baffled. People are nuts. Maybe it will bork out tomorrow, but I doubt it. Just be smarter than your phone. If you don't know how they work by now, there's an app for that too.

After my old phone broke and I attempted to repair it myself, I finally had to break down and get a new smart phone because the flip-phone I had in the mean time just wasn't cutting it. I teach online and was using my large phone screen to show some props (videos, graphics, flash cards) during class via Google Slide and really missed doing that. The BLU R2 Plus 2019-6.2” HD+ Display Smartphone genuinely has an excellent display that allows me to use it to share slides.Camera is great quality, but SLOW. I taught my 2 year old how to hold chopsticks and I wanted a shot of her being a big girl. Mind you, my child is a slow, concise eater. Well, I pressed the shutter button as she raised the chopstick to her mouth. The perfect shot! But nope. The capture speed was so slow that the shot is actually of her reaching for another bite and looking down. That many seconds is just to sloooow for this camera to really capture any important moments in a timely fashion.I was extremely impressed with the quality of this phone. It comes with a clear gel cover. Nice, because the silver back quickly gets finger prints. I can get over my issues with the camera because, honestly, I prefer my Nikon. No cell phone can truly compare to a "real" camera. This is my first time purchasing a non-name brand phone and I would do it again because of how great the Blu R2 Plus is overall.

DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES! DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES! DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES!UPDATE: Blu should truly be ashamed of themselves. the crank out these poorly made phones with horrible specs, and then use fancy graphic design to upsell their ****.DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES! I knew better but my an impulse buy because of their flash sale. I hate my phone EVERYDAY!the alarm sounds horrible and the "dismiss" button does not work. I have to press it over and over again. One thing that is my fault is how big the phone is. I keep telling myself I will get use to the size, but I just cant! I HATE IT. Today, I brought an android phone of ANOTHER BRAND! I will forever hate Blu and speak against them! Their should be some sort of law about quality control in the free market! its FRUAD to crank out junk-electronics and call this real technology!DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES! DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES! DO NOT BUY BLU PHONES!Instagram, facebook and youtube have been a great experience on the phone. The phone has decently fast internet and data. Not a big fan of android9used to have an iphone) but learning and getting used to it.The camera is horrible. right now its winter, so I dont need to take selfies. But when the weather is better, I will buy a new phone. the phone will snap a pciture and actually make it worse. and purposefully blurs the picture, its crazy. and the lighting in pictures is horrible.i dont know if this is the phones fault or android software fault, but when the alarm goes off while in use, the "dismiss" button does not work no matter how I press it. Also, the volume on this phone is horrible. the quality is great. but the volume goes from medium to silent, with no inbetween. I downloaded an equalizer to soften the volume to be quitier, like when im listen to stuff to fall asleep.for me personally, 16gb is fine and the phone speed is fine. This would've been a great phone if it has a good camera. But without a good camera, I will eventually have to buy a new phone.