BLU Dash 3.2
#6361
Qtek 8500
#8332Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 3.2
Qtek 8500
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.452.6
Summary
- The BLU Dash 3.2 features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Qtek 8500 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display at the same resolution but with a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Dash 3.2 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, significantly outperforming the Qtek's 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Dash 3.2 can record video at 480p@15fps, whereas the Qtek offers video capabilities without specific resolution details.
- The Dash 3.2 is equipped with a 1280 mAh battery, providing more capacity than the Qtek's 750 mAh battery.
- Regarding software, the Dash 3.2 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Qtek operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, indicating a more modern software experience for the Dash 3.2.
- Overall, the Dash 3.2 offers better build quality, performance, and battery life compared to the Qtek 8500.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 3.2
Qtek 8500
General
Release Date
2012
2006
Announced
2012
2006
Description
D140 - Single SIMD150 - Dual SIM
Produced by HTC.
Display
Size
3.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
TI OMAP 850
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
64MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
480p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1280 mAh
750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1280 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
104 x 56 x 13 mm (4.09 x 2.20 x 0.51 in)
98.5 x 51.4 x 15.8 mm (3.88 x 2.02 x 0.62 in)
Weight
105 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Blue
Stylish black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
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
No
Bluetooth
3.0, EDR
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No