BLU Dash 4.0
#8701
Motorola DROID 2 Global
#8758Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.0
Motorola DROID 2 Global
Performance
35.838.5
Camera
15.212.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
15.214.2
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
29.430.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.414.2
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.0 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Motorola DROID 2 Global has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Dash 4.0 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the DROID 2 Global uses a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, with the latter offering more RAM at 8GB compared to the Dash's 4GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the DROID 2 Global includes autofocus, and its video recording is limited to 480p at 30fps, while the Dash 4.0 can record at 720p.
- The Dash 4.0 has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the DROID 2 Global's 1420 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Dash runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the DROID 2 Global originally launched with Android 2.2 Froyo, upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread.
- Build quality shows the Dash 4.0 is lighter at 128g, while the DROID 2 Global is heavier at 173g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.0
Motorola DROID 2 Global
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
D261 - Single SIMD271 - Dual SIM
For Verizon
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
TI OMAP 3640
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1420 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)
116.3 x 60.5 x 13.7 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.54 in)
Weight
128 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.58 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass