BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
#8825Category Breakdown
BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
Performance
31.830.2
Camera
15.410.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.417.4
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
29.418.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.114.1
Summary
- The BLU Dash 4.5 (2016) features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, compared to the 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 in the Samsung device, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a rear camera of 3.15 MP, but the BLU can record video at 720p, whereas the Samsung's video capability is limited to 320p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1800 mAh, and both devices lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The BLU runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), offering a more recent software experience than the Samsung, which operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
- In terms of build, the BLU is slightly heavier and thicker than the Samsung, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Dash 4.5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Star Advance
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.8 x 66.8 x 10.5 mm (5.23 x 2.63 x 0.41 in)
129.7 x 65.9 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.37 in)
Weight
134 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer