Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)
Celkon A518
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.254.1
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.5 (2016) features a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Celkon A518 has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the Celkon's 1.0 GHz CPU, which may result in better overall performance for the BLU.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Celkon offers a 1.3 MP front camera, whereas the BLU lacks a selfie camera.
- The BLU Dash has an 1800 mAh battery, while the Celkon A518 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Lastly, the BLU runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Celkon's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)
Celkon A518
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum 7715
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
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
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.8 x 66.8 x 10.5 mm (5.23 x 2.63 x 0.41 in)
145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Weight
134 g
164 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

