Category Breakdown
Asus P505
BLU Dash 3.2
Performance
59.565.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.654.4
Summary
- The Asus P505 features a robust build with a weight of 165g and dimensions of 108 x 60 x 22.5 mm, while the BLU Dash 3.2 is lighter at 105g and more compact at 104 x 56 x 13 mm.
- The P505 has a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the Dash 3.2 offers a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P505 is equipped with a 416 MHz Intel PXA270 CPU and 64MB RAM, while the Dash 3.2 has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Dash 3.2 can record video at 480p@15fps, which the P505 does not specify.
- The Dash 3.2 also benefits from a larger 1280mAh battery compared to the P505's 1000mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the P505 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile, while the Dash 3.2 operates on Android 2.3, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus P505
BLU Dash 3.2
General
Release Date
2006
2012
Announced
2006
2012
Description
N/A
D140 - Single SIMD150 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Intel PXA270 416 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
64MB RAM, 64MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
MMC/SD, SDIO
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1280 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1280 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
108 x 60 x 22.5 mm (4.25 x 2.36 x 0.89 in)
104 x 56 x 13 mm (4.09 x 2.20 x 0.51 in)
Weight
165 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White, Pink, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
1.1
3.0, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile OS for PocketPC
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile OS for PocketPC
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

