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BLU Advance 4.0 L

BLU Advance 4.0 L

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BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)

BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)

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Category Breakdown

BLU Advance 4.0 L
BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.353.2

Summary

  • The BLU Advance 4.0 L features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BLU Dash 4.5 (2016) has a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Advance 4.0 L is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Dash 4.5 utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both models have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Dash 4.5 supports video recording at 720p@30fps, similar to the Advance 4.0 L.
  • The Dash 4.5 also has a larger battery capacity of 1800 mAh compared to the 1300 mAh battery in the Advance 4.0 L, providing longer usage time.
  • In terms of software, the Advance 4.0 L runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), while the Dash 4.5 is equipped with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), offering a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the Dash 4.5 being slightly larger and heavier.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Advance 4.0 L
BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)

General

Release Date

2015
2016

Announced

2015
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4"
4.5"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Details

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

VGA
VGA

Video Recording

720@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

128 x 66 x 11 mm (5.04 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
132.8 x 66.8 x 10.5 mm (5.23 x 2.63 x 0.41 in)

Weight

121 g
134 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Black, Blue

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

OS Version

Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes