BLU Dash 3.5
#7459
HTC Dream
#6696Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 3.5
HTC Dream
Performance
59.561.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.354.0
Summary
- The BLU Dash 3.5 features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the HTC Dream's 3.2-inch screen, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Dream offering about 180 ppi versus the Dash's 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Dash is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 512MB of RAM, while the Dream has a single-core 528 MHz CPU with 192MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Dash.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Dream includes autofocus.
- The Dash has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1300 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- The Dash runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience than the Dream's Android 1.6 (Donut).
- Build quality differs as well, with the Dash being lighter at 110g compared to the Dream's 158g, but the Dream is thicker at 17.1 mm versus the Dash's 11.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 3.5
HTC Dream
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
D161 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 130
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
192MB RAM, 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.53 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
Weight
110 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No