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BLU Dash 3.5

BLU Dash 3.5

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HTC P6500

HTC P6500

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Category Breakdown

BLU Dash 3.5
HTC P6500
Performance
61.015.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.09.5
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.216.8
Connectivity
29.016.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.612.0

Summary

  • The BLU Dash 3.5 features a compact build with dimensions of 115 x 62 x 11.5 mm and weighs 110g, while the HTC P6500 is larger and heavier at 137.4 x 72.9 x 20.5 mm and 220g.
  • Both devices have a 3.5-inch TFT display, but the Dash 3.5 offers a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels compared to the P6500's 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Dash 3.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with 512MB RAM, whereas the P6500 has a single-core 400 MHz CPU with 1GB RAM, giving the Dash 3.5 an edge in multitasking.
  • Camera specifications are similar, with the Dash 3.5 having a slightly higher rear camera resolution of 3.15 MP compared to the P6500's 3 MP.
  • The Dash 3.5 has a smaller 1300mAh battery, while the P6500 has a 1500mAh capacity, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
  • Finally, the Dash 3.5 runs on Android 4.2, providing a more modern software experience compared to the HTC's Windows Mobile 6.0.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

BLU Dash 3.5
HTC P6500

General

Release Date

2012
2008

Announced

2012
2007

Description

D161 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
HTC Sirius platform

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~114 ppi density)

PPI

320
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7200

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
400 MHz ARM 11

GPU

Mali-400
Adreno 130

Memory

512MB 256MB RAM
1GB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
2 x SDIO

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3 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
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
137.4 x 72.9 x 20.5 mm (5.41 x 2.87 x 0.81 in)

Weight

110 g
220 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White
Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.54 W/kg (head)     1.11 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 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
2.0

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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted)