BLU Dash 3.5
#7459
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
#5299Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Performance
59.565.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.355.1
Summary
- The BLU Dash 3.5 and Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, but the Galaxy Attain has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650mAh compared to the Dash's 1300mAh.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Attain includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, which the Dash lacks.
- The Dash runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Galaxy Attain operates on an older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), impacting the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Dash being slightly lighter at 110g versus the Attain's 119.1g.
- Overall, while both phones share similar specifications, the Galaxy Attain offers a better battery and front camera, while the Dash has a more recent software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 3.5
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
D161 - Single SIMD171 - Dual SIM
For MetroPCSAlso known Samsung SCH-R920
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
113.1 x 60.5 x 11.7 mm (4.45 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
Weight
110 g
119.1 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
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes