BlackBerry Leap
#5690
BLU Dash X2
#6435Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Leap
BLU Dash X2
Performance
51.835.4
Camera
35.219.1
Display
43.756.5
Battery
23.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.731.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.823.7
Summary
- The BlackBerry Leap and BLU Dash X2 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Leap is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Dash X2 utilizes a quad-core Cortex-A7 processor with 1GB of RAM, suggesting the Leap may handle multitasking better.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Dash X2 offers a higher-resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the Leap's 2 MP.
- The Leap has a larger 2800 mAh battery, compared to the Dash X2's 2000 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- The Leap runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, providing a different software experience than the Dash X2's Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which may offer more app compatibility and customization options.
- Build quality is comparable, with slight differences in dimensions and weight, making both devices relatively portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Leap
BLU Dash X2
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 72.8 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
145 x 73.1 x 9.7 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.38 in)
Weight
170 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity