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BLU Dash 3.2

BLU Dash 3.2

#7935
Icemobile Crystal

Icemobile Crystal

#8025

Category Breakdown

BLU Dash 3.2
Icemobile Crystal
Performance
61.936.7
Camera
11.339.6
Display
15.219.8
Battery
12.911.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.624.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.916.6

Summary

  • The BLU Dash 3.2 features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Icemobile Crystal has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Dash 3.2 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, compared to the Icemobile's 416 MHz processor, giving the Dash a significant edge in processing power.
  • Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Icemobile allows for video recording, whereas the Dash is limited to 480p at 15fps.
  • The Dash 3.2 has a 1280 mAh battery, which is larger than the Icemobile's 1050 mAh capacity, potentially offering better battery life.
  • Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Dash on Gingerbread and the Icemobile on Froyo, providing a basic software experience without modern features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Dash 3.2
Icemobile Crystal

General

Release Date

2012
2011

Announced

2012
2011

Description

D140 - Single SIMD150 - Dual SIM
N/A

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6516

CPU

1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
416 MHz

GPU

PowerVR SGX531
N/A

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@15fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1280 mAh
1050 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1280 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

104 x 56 x 13 mm (4.09 x 2.20 x 0.51 in)
111.5 x 56.2 x 13.1 mm (4.39 x 2.21 x 0.52 in)

Weight

105 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Pink, Blue
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

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

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11

Bluetooth

3.0, EDR
Yes

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer