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

