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BLU Dash 3.5

BLU Dash 3.5

#7092
HTC Dream

HTC Dream

#7775

Category Breakdown

BLU Dash 3.5
HTC Dream
Performance
61.041.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.022.1
Battery
13.111.9
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
29.017.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.617.4

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

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, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, White
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.07 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 1.6 (Donut)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass