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)

