BLU Dash 4.0
#8701
HTC Desire V
#8544Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.0
HTC Desire V
Performance
35.833.1
Camera
15.212.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.216.4
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
29.432.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.414.8
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.0 and HTC Desire V both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Dash is equipped with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the HTC Desire V has a single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Dash.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire V includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The battery capacity of the Desire V is slightly higher at 1650 mAh compared to the Dash's 1500 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- The Dash runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Desire V operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Sense UI, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Desire V is lighter and slimmer, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.0
HTC Desire V
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
D261 - Single SIMD271 - Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
w480p@21fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 63 x 11.8 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.46 in)
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
128 g
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity