Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 3.5
Nokia E71
Performance
61.028.3
Camera
39.610.0
Display
16.039.9
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
29.020.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.614.8
Summary
- The BLU Dash 3.5 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Nokia E71's smaller 2.36-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Dash 3.5 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 512MB of RAM, while the E71 runs on a 369 MHz processor with 128MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the E71 includes autofocus.
- The Dash 3.5 has a 1300 mAh battery, slightly less than the E71’s 1500 mAh capacity.
- The Dash 3.5 operates on Android 4.2, providing a more modern software experience compared to the E71's Symbian OS 9.2.
- Build quality is similar, with the Dash 3.5 being slightly heavier at 110g versus the E71's 127g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 3.5
Nokia E71
General
Release Date
2012
2008
Announced
2012
2008
Description
D161 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
Nokia E71x for AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
2.36"
Type
TFT
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~169 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
110MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
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-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
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)
114 x 57 x 10 mm, 66 cc (4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 in)
Weight
110 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White Steel, Grey Steel, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.48 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 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A

