Overall Score
17.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#7761)17.5
Performance(#4349)59.9
Camera(#9511)12.7
Display(#11055)16.0
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7224)28.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The BLU Dash Music features a compact design with dimensions of 124 x 63 x 13.4 mm and a weight of 120g, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 3.5-inch TFT display has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 165 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks but lacks sharpness.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 chipset, a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, and 512MB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications.
- The rear camera is limited to 2 MP, capable of recording video at 480p@30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
- The 1500mAh battery provides basic power but does not support fast charging or wireless options.
- Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the software is outdated and lacks modern features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a microUSB 2.0 port and a headphone jack, catering to basic audio needs.
- Overall, the BLU Dash Music is a simple device suitable for essential functions, but it falls short in performance and camera capabilities.
- Special features are minimal, with no water resistance or stereo speakers.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionD172 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
Display
Size3.5"
TypeTFT
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
Memory512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording480p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions124 x 63 x 13.4 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.53 in)
Weight120 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass